City Attorney job in Longview
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Employer: | City of Longview |
Job category: | Attorney/Legal |
Employment type: | Full time |
Salary and benefits: | $106,752 to $144,144 yearly plus excellent benefits |
Location | |
County: | Cowlitz |
City: | Longview |
Zip code: | 98632 |
Map: | Longview, WA, USA (Show on map) |
Description | |
Longview, Washington (pop. 38,350) is located in Southwest Washington along the scenic Columbia River Basin nestled between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Longview is a comforta-ble and affordable community with close proximity to larger city amenities as well as abundant outdoor recreational activities in the Cascade Mountains, Pacific beaches, and numerous rivers and lakes. Position Information: Reporting to the City Manager, the City Attorney is responsible for directing and managing the overall operations of the City's Legal department. Specific duties could include: managing staff ( 3 District Court Prosecutors and 1 Legal Technician) to include hiring and firing decisions; establishing policies and procedures; providing legal advice and formal opinions to city staff, boards, commissions, agencies, and the City Council; drafting and reviewing legislation; developing and reviewing contracts; and representing the City in matters of civil litigation. The City Attorney is distinguished from the Senior Attorney in that it is the top legal position in the City, and is responsible for the management of all legal activities and staff.
For more information about this career opportunity and to apply, visit our website, www.mylongview.com Open until filled with first review of applications the week of August 17, 2020 ADA/EEO/WLAD/Drug-Free Workplace. |
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