Summary Statement

Attorney II - Public Safety works with city departments and an internal civil client as assigned; provides legal advice and training; works directly with the representatives of other public agencies and private parties in negotiating and drafting basic contracts; conducts legal research, reviews agreements, and prepares memorandums on more complex legal issues. This position works under general direction.
This position will work closely with the City's public safety departments. Applicants with a criminal law or employment law background are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties of Attorney I - Municipal, in addition to providing team support and training of lower-level municipal attorneys; performs both routine and more complex tasks and assists others as required.
• Provides internal client representation, advice and counsel. Assists more senior attorneys in advising internal clients. Some positions will be assigned a department, board or commission as an internal civil client for whom the attorney is expected to provide advice on open meetings law, public records law and basic meeting processes, including parliamentary procedures. Drafts advice memoranda for department heads or the City Attorney. Conducts research and drafts ordinance amendments and new ordinances.
• Develops internal training materials for the police and general city employees. Provides internal clients with on-call assistance and after-hours advice, and attends meetings to advise the boards and commissions during non-business hours. Represents the city at civil and administrative hearings. Drafts advice memoranda to the mayor and city council on behalf of internal clients. Negotiates and reviews city contracts for compliance with purchasing laws, regulations and requests for purchasing agreements, procedures and policies. Advises clients on the legal implications of business decisions.
  Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; code fees and fines projects; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of the internal boards and commissions.
  Public Safety Focus: Areas of emphasis may include providing extensive legal advice and training for the police, fire and code enforcement departments; processing public records requests and properties and weapons dispositions; reviewing code compliance and enforcement issues; providing advice to police officers seeking criminal arrest warrants, search warrants, and magistrate inquiries; and providing backup to the criminal prosecution team and serving as an on-call advisor for the police.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and two years of experience in civil or criminal litigation or municipal governance.
Knowledge of:
principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedures, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, and parliamentary procedures and legal ethics
organizational and departmental operations, services, procedures, and policies
federal laws relating to housing, landlord and tenant laws
computer usage including related software.
Ability to:

• write briefs and other complex legal documents
• navigate federal laws to research particular issues that may arise
• analyze complex legal issues and conduct research
• communicate information about moderately complex criminal and/or civil issues
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
  Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
  Four years of previous experience in a prosecutor's office, managing a significant case load; demonstrated researching and writing experience drafting memoranda, legislation, ordinances and contracts; and experience advising a legal entity, association, board, commission or committee.
  Knowledge of:
• Idaho open meetings and public records laws; Robert's Rules of Order; and Idaho municipal law.
  Licensing And Other Requirements

Licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing.

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8am to 5pm M-F work week, as required.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.
Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options.
• Post-employment health savings account.

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
• Alternative transportation incentives.

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.