Assistant City Attorney II - Part-time / Job Share - City of Vancouver

Agency Name: City of Vancouver

Position / Job Title : Assistant City Attorney II - Part-time / Job Share

Location: City Hall

Category : Attorney

Job Description: Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to prosecute misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors in District Court. Provide legal advice to city departments. Conduct legal research and staff specialty courts. This position is currently in our joint city-county Domestic Violence Prosecution Center and may rotate into the main office.

This is a part-time - 20 hours/week job share, regular, exempt position. Benefits for this position are pro-rated accordingly. Resume and cover letter required.

Open until filled. First review - October 4, 2021.

Salary Range
4,503.00 - 5,854.00

Job Details
Essential Functions:

Represent the City by prosecuting various criminal offenses, municipal code violations and probation violations. Prepare pre-trial motions and jury instructions; prepare for and defend against motions to limit evidence or suppress evidence; initiate or respond to appeals, writs of review; write briefs and oral arguments; conduct plea bargain negotiations with defense attorneys and individual defendants.
Coordinate investigation efforts and cultivation of partnerships with social service programs and law enforcement.
Review reports and conduct legal research.
Locate and interview witnesses.
Act as internal counsel in advising City officials on the development and interpretation of municipal policy and actions related to the domestic violence unit, various legal specialties, and applicable areas as assigned.

Qualifications
Experience and Education

Two (2) years of related experience previous prosecution
Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

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Link to Application: https://cityofvancouver.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COV/job/LOC0076-City-Hall---4th-Floor/Assistant-City-Attorney-II---Part-time---Job-Share_21-0291