Assistant City Attorney, Civil Enforcement Section, Civil Division - Seattle City Attorney’s Office
Agency Name: Seattle City Attorney's Office
Position / Job Title : Assistant City Attorney, Civil Enforcement Section | Civil Division
Location: Seattle
Category : Attorney
Job Description: With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and is the third largest public law office in the state. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered and thriving community for everyone. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice in Seattle with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.
The Seattle City Attorney's Office seeks an attorney to join its Civil Enforcement Section in the Civil Division. Civil Enforcement provides legal advice and handles civil litigation for City departments on code enforcement matters.
This position will work primarily with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and represent the department in narcotics and felony civil forfeiture cases (RCW 69.50.505) before the police Hearing Examiner, King County District Court, and King County Superior Court. The attorney would also appear on behalf of SPD and other city departments in response to subpoenas duces tecum for a department’s records. There would likely be opportunities for this attorney to become involved in other civil code enforcement matters handled by the team.
Experience with criminal law (either as a prosecutor or defense attorney), and litigation experience is desired. The attorney hired for this position will have the opportunity to thoroughly research legal issues and collaborate with dedicated colleagues and clients on a regular basis. The successful candidate should also expect to take a lead role on cases shortly after joining the office. In addition to this opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to public service, the City Attorney's Office offers a generous benefit program which includes low-cost health benefits, life insurance, paid leave benefits, paid parental and family leave, and the opportunity to participate in a defined benefit retirement program.
Job Responsibilities:
Litigate civil code enforcement cases and Seattle Police Department forfeiture cases in administrative and judicial tribunals including advising, motions practice, discovery, hearings/trials, and all subsequent appeals
Advise City officials and other City employees on legal issues
Research and draft legal documents and memoranda
Work independently while managing a large caseload
Draft and negotiate settlements
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, the selected candidate will need the knowledge and skills gained by working as an attorney, including:
Washington State Bar membership
At least 2 years of civil or criminal litigation experience
Excellent research, writing, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage time, set priorities, and work on multiple projects in a lead role while with great attention to detail
Effective oral and written advocacy skills
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply a new area of law
Link to Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4320208/assistant-city-attorney-civil-enforcement-section-civil-division/
Other Relevant Links: https://www.seattle.gov/cityattorney