Deputy City Attorney

Be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Together, let's shape a brighter future for our community!Salary: $108,206.52Job Summary:Perform any and all professional legal services for the City and related work as required. This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Meridian City Attorney.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide the highest standard of legal ethics, accountability, and responsibility in representing the client, the City of Meridian;Provide timely civil legal advice, counsel, and assistance to all City Departments, the Mayor, the City Council, and City boards and commissions;Attend regular and special meetings of, and provide legal advice and counsel to, City Council, Commissions, Departments, and standing Committees; attend other meetings where legal presence is necessary or as directed by the City Attorney;Develop expertise in the functions of all Departments, including preparing and/or reviewing all contracts, memorandums, agreements, easements, licenses, and other legal work as necessary and assigned;Work independently with internal customers and external stakeholders;Mentor, lead, and work with other attorneys and staff in the office; supervise and assign work to Assistant City Attorneys, as needed, and support staff with approval of the City Attorney;Assist departments with on-going civil litigation, depositions, and internal investigations;Civil Police advice as assigned or needed;Represent the City in civil litigation, administrative matters, and appeals;Act in the place of the City Attorney, on occasion, as required;Prepare and/or present written or verbal testimony regarding current or potential legislation to the State Legislature, internal or external stakeholders, and/or organizations;Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, opinions, and correspondence to internal customers and external stakeholders;Review responses to public records requests;Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and instruments to ensure legal sufficiency to protect the interests of the City of Meridian.Perform any and all legal duties, as directed by the City Attorney, to serve the interest of the City of Meridian.Job Specifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a four (4) year accredited college or university;Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school;Licensed attorney in the State of Idaho currently or before starting employment;Member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar currently or before starting employment;No prior legal experience required but a minimum of one (1) year of governmental experience or clerkship, or similar preferred. The superior candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal leadership or governmental legal practice.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of the principles of criminal, civil, and administrative law, particularly as they relate to Idaho municipalities;Knowledge of the principles of civi...