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City AttorneyInternational City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans • Port Townsend, WA, US
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City Attorney

City Attorney

International City / County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans • Port Townsend, WA, US
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The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill our City Attorney position. The ideal candidate is an accomplished and ethical legal professional who is an innovative, collaborative, and strategic leader with a commitment to public service.

Overview

As part of the City's Executive Leadership Team, the City Attorney leads initiatives to inspire and instill a positive working environment characterized by teamwork, trust, organizational values, and accountability. The successful candidate is decisive and consensus-building with a penchant for proactive problem solving and strategic execution and thrives in a change management and organizational transformation role. As the chief legal officer for the City, the City Attorney provides legal advice and support for all departments, conducts and manages all litigation, prepares and reviews all City ordinances and resolutions, and manages key staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and support for all City departments.
  • Conduct and manage all litigation.
  • Prepare and review all City ordinances and resolutions.
  • Manage key staff within the City Attorney's Office.

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school with admission to practice law in the State of Washington.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in municipal law and related areas.
  • Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
  • Experience as an administrator and member of a municipal executive leadership team is preferred.

    • Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
  • Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account
  • Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
  • Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
  • Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 12 hours per month)
  • 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
  • Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
  • Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • The City of Port Townsend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Seniority level

  • Executive

    • Employment type

  • Part-time

    • Job function

  • Legal
  • Government Administration

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