What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at City of Asheville, NC?
Salary : $78,956.48 - $118,434.72 Annually
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-01507
Department : Legal
Division : Legal Services
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Summary
About the Opportunity
An employee in this class gives legal counsel and advice to the City Manager, City departments and City boards and commissions. Work involves preparing and reviewing legal documents for the City and potentially representing the City in state and federal trial and appellate court as well as administrative proceedings. Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with taxpayers, attorneys and the general public. Employee may perform duties and functions of the Deputy City Attorney or City Attorney in their absence. Work is performed under general supervision of the City Attorney and is evaluated through observation, conferences and review of work performed.
What you'll be doing :
- Provides complex professional work in rendering legal services for the City.
- Answers legal inquiries from City officials and staff and advises City departments concerning respective duties, powers, functions and obligations.
- Prepares and supplies legal opinions as requested by City officials and staff on complex municipal matters and prepares a variety of legal documents.
- Reviews actions proposed by the City for compliance with state and federal laws.
- Prepares ordinances for approval of City Council and reviews staff reports and resolutions for the City.
- Reviews a variety of contracts for various departments to ensure compliance with State procurement statutes, City policies and City Council approved resolutions.
- May Participate in and conduct litigation affecting the City, including suits by or against the City, suits affecting the City in its authority under various code provisions and proceedings before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.
- Attends meetings of various City boards and commissions and provides legal advice to Boards and Commissions, as assigned.
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in state and federal legislation and case law as it applies to cities.
Benefits :
About you :
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and / or education will be considered :
Licensing and Certifications :
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know :
Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm. Potential evenings and weekends on rare occasions.
Initial review of applications will occur on Monday, June 6th with additional applications being reviewed upon receipt. The position will remain open until 5 : 00 PM on July 2 or until a sufficient number of applications are received.
About us :
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
Knowledge :
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate, with three (3) to five (5) years of municipal or related law experience?
Do you have experience in litigation and zoning, land use and code enforcement issues? (preferred)
Do you possess a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina; membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar?
Do you have continuing legal education credits?
Required Question
Salary : $78,956 - $118,435
