City Attorney Administration - Attorney I/II/III

Under general direction, performs professional civil and criminal legal duties including preparing cases for trial, drafting resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and related documents, and serving as legal advisor to City boards and commissions.

Requirements

• Initiate ordinance compliance proceedings in court
• Oversee preparation of required legal instruments
• Prepare and try cases, with or without juries
• Investigate claims and complaints by or against the City; recommend action to be taken
• Research and prepare legal documents for trials and proceedings
• Advise boards and commissions assigned
• Review, revise, and prepare City ordinances and resolutions
• Review a variety of contracts and other instruments used by other departments and divisions
• Respond to staff and citizen inquires; provide assistance and advice as necessary to resolve problems
• Operation of personal and/or City vehicle to and from work sites, meetings, and activities