Assistant City Attorney

Salary : $90,042.00 Annually

Location : Bloomington, IN

Job Type : Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs / week; with benefits)

Department : Legal

Opening Date : 11 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Typical Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Evenings. and weekends as needed.

Position Reports to : : Reports directly to the City Attorney and Corporation Counsel

Supervises Staff : : No

Description

An Assistant City Attorney represents the City of Bloomington as legal counsel in a wide variety of capacities. An Assistant City Attorney staffs and advises certain assigned municipal departments and related boards and commissions; represents departmental clients in proceedings; drafts contracts, legislation, memoranda, and other legal instruments; and engages in litigation and negotiation.

The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation :

Essential (primary)

Represents the City and its agencies, including Mayor, boards, commissions, and departments, during various legal proceedings, both as the initiating party and as a responding party.

Reviews and drafts varied types of legal documents in support of City business.

Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents for action by the City's departments and policy-making boards and commissions.

Conducts legal research and makes recommendations regarding litigation and administrative proceedings pending with the City.

Addresses citizen inquiries and complaints and refers citizens to the appropriate agency(s) related to City matters.

Develops and applies specialized areas of concentration and legal expertise, which may include litigation, real estate, planning and zoning, redevelopment, contracts and other business matters, code enforcement, tax law, general municipal law and finance, public safety, risk management, human resources, and utilities.

Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

Non-Essential (secondary)

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Minimum experience equivalent to three years required.

Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana in good standing,

Knowledge of and ability to research and apply Indiana, local, and federal law to various specific circumstances pertaining to the City.

Ability to direct and supervise others; provide leadership for City officials; and effectively communicate orally and in writing with city, state, and federal representatives and general public under varied circumstances and situations.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Applies broad scope of laws, rules, and regulations to devise unique approaches for dealing with unusual and / or unresolved problems. Legal advice and information provided by the incumbent can have a significant impact on City operations.

Observes routine workday schedule and attends (physically or virtually, depending on circumstances) meetings of relevant boards, commissions and councils, some of which occur in the evening.

The work environment is a modern office with no unusual physical demands.

Personal Work Relationships

Maintains frequent contact with elected and appointed public officials and units of government, and members of the general public during varied circumstances providing policy recommendations and advice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness : The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

This position requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Do you currently hold this qualification?"

Can you describe how you have the minimum experience of at least three years?

This position requires the candidate to be a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana and in good standing. Can you confirm if you meet this requirement?

Could you please describe any prior experience you have with direct supervision or leadership roles

Can you describe your knowledge of Indiana, local, and federal law, and apply these laws to specific circumstances relevant to the City?

Required Question

Salary : $2,400 - $90,042