DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY - CIVIL LITIGATION job in Salem, Oregon

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY - CIVIL LITIGATION
City of Salem, Oregon
Salary: $104,291 - $140,171

For a complete position profile, please visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments."

Salem is one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the Pacific Northwest. Located in the lush Willamette River Valley in central Oregon, Salem is just an hour away from the Cascade Mountains to the east and the ocean beaches to the west. Salem offers year round outdoor recreation, sports, music, theater, and arts, and is supported by a diverse economy, including agriculture, education, manufacturing, technology, recreation, and tourism. Salem is Oregon’s capital city and has a population of over 170,000.

The City of Salem’s Legal Department is comprised of the City Attorney’s Office and City Recorder. The department operates with 16 full-time employees, including 8 attorneys and 8 staff. The department provides comprehensive legal services to the City of Salem, Urban Renewal Agency, and Salem Housing Authority and maintains official records documenting the work of the City government. The department also provides general counsel and civil litigation services to City departments and prosecutes misdemeanors under the City’s code and State of Oregon traffic laws.

This is a civil litigation position which represents the City and Urban Renewal Agency in defense of a wide variety of claims, including use of force, personal injury, employment and negligence. The civil litigator may prosecute claims under eminent domain and contract. The civil litigator is also responsible for serving as general counsel to City departments. The civil litigator works as the lead within the litigation team, comprised of a paralegal, legal assistant, and other city attorneys who assist with case preparation and prosecution.

A Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited college or university of law, and four years of experience as a civil litigation attorney, with relevant experience representing public bodies, or equivalent, are required. Candidates must be admitted to the Oregon State Bar and be able to pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire.

The City of Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review: March 31, 2019 (open until filled). To apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Submit Your Application" and follow the directions provided. Application materials will only be accepted electronically via the website. For questions, please call 206-368-0050.