City Attorney job in Vancouver, Washington

CITY ATTORNEY
City of Vancouver, Washington
Salary: $163,044 - $212,040

Vancouver, Washington, is located on the north shore of the Columbia River, approximately ten miles north of Portland, Oregon. With an incorporated population of nearly 185,000, and a service population of approximately 250,000, Vancouver is Washington's fourth largest city. Vancouver is one of the nation’s most livable cities, with a growing economy, an exemplary education system, a vibrant downtown, and access to high quality health care, housing, transportation, and many other amenities. Vancouver’s outdoor and recreational amenities include nearly 7,000 acres of parks, over 20 miles of trails and two community centers.

The City of Vancouver's City Attorney’s Office has 31 FTE’s, including 17 attorneys, and has a biennial operating budget of $5.6 million. The Civil Division provides legal advice and support to the City Manager, city departments and the City Council on a wide range of strategic matters, ranging from policy development, devising legal and civil litigation strategy, risk management and pre-defense. The Criminal Prosecution Division is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor and gross misdemeanors, as well as drafting criminal ordinances, deciding whether criminal charges should be filed, engaging in plea and charging negotiations, trying criminal matters, and representing the City in appellate proceedings.

The City Attorney serves as the chief counsel on all legal matters within the City through a primary client relationship with the City Manager and as legal counsel for the City Council on policy matters. Though the City Council confirms the appointment or removal of the City Attorney by the City Manager, the City Attorney receives general administrative direction from the City Manager. The City Attorney provides management, direction and leadership for staff within the City Attorney’s Office.

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including least 5 years in a management and leadership position in a law office of comparable size and complexity. Experience practicing municipal or other government law, including trial experience, is required. Candidates must have membership in the Washington State Bar or ability to secure membership upon appointment and a license to practice law in the Federal courts.

For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments." For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Vancouver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: July 14, 2019 (open until filled).