City of Ogden - Assistant City Attorney

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide legal advice to City representatives and employees, represents the City in legal disputes or litigation relating to civil procedures, and drafts various ordinances. Employees in this class have a higher level of practical experience in the field of legal counseling. Receives direction from the City Attorney. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. Private practice experience applicable to municipal law practice is highly valued. Currently, the City Attorney’s Office is in need of an attorney with experience in one or more of the following legal areas: 1. Real Estate Transactions and Development 2. Construction Contracts 3. Land Use 4. Human Resources 5. Risk Management/Claims 6. Government Finance 7. Government Records Access Management Act

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING STANDARDS: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in city or related government law, including trial experience. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Membership in the State Bar of Utah. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

NIMS REQUIRED TRAINING: Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, ICS300, ICS400, IS700, IS800, IS701, IS702, IS703, IS704, IS706, IS775, IEMC course(s); and position specific ICS courses based on assignment. Failure to obtain/maintain license and certificate as outlined above may result in termination from the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Council and City officials; evaluate policies and procedures and make recommendations. • Assist in the development of City policies; negotiate contracts; provide legal advice to City boards, committees, and commissions. • To develop and draft ordinances on City proposals or activities as needed. • Research legal questions and evaluate the impact on City policies and procedures. • Appear before courts and administrative proceedings to represent the City's interests as required. • Review worker’s compensation claims advise the HR/Risk Manager on legal issues and coordinate with outside legal counsel. • Review all Ogden redevelopment loans; initiate legal collections and foreclosure actions; represent the City as a creditor in Bankruptcy Court. • Coordinate office activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. • Act as liaison to State Legislature. • Analyze State legislation and make recommendations as needed. • Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees. • Promote and follow the City mission statement, values, and expectations. • Prepare and review contracts, deeds, and other instruments. • Inspect and analyze legal papers or appeals filed with various city departments. • Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city. • Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, skills, abilities: • Modern and highly complex principles and practices of public law. • Methods of public agency administration. • Organization, duties, powers, limitations and authority of City government and the City Attorney's office. • Legal principles, practices and procedures of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law. • Legal principles, practices and procedures of administrative, land use, real estate and zoning law. • Methods and techniques of legal research and writing. • Established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to City activities. • Real property transactions in a variety of contexts such as historic, environmental and commercial or residential development. • Organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems • Effectively apply legal knowledge and principles in court. • Present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically. • Prepare and present difficult cases in court. • Conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions. • Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. • Manage complex real property transactions including review of title documents and drafting necessary documents. • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: Making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing, operating assigned equipment as required by the position. • Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of: Making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities. • Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in office setting; may work in court room setting; exposure to hostile conditions; deal with a wide range of people.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK: Successful applicant must pass background check.

MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT: Driving record of successful applicant will be obtained by the HR office.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Successful applicant must submit a copy of above education requirements when requested.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 to the Human Resource office during the interview process. This is for initial appointments only.

SALARY RANGE: Range ACA 67 $3,075.97 to $4,203.23 (Bi-weekly Rate) (DOQ). Typically hire at minimum. This position is eligible for benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.com until filled. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd., Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applications/resumes will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.