City Attorney

Position / Job Title : City Attorney

Location: Auburn, WA

Category : Attorney

Job Description: The City of Auburn is looking for a municipal Attorney, who is an experienced, unifying leader and is deeply committed to the success of the City. The ideal candidate will be a strategic big-picture thinker, have a passion for public service, and will lead by example to gain the confidence of the public and staff. Integrity that aligns with the City's organizational values is essential. The City values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. Individuals interested in joining the City of Auburn must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for all in our community.

The City Attorney serves as a member of the City's executive management team, providing professional municipal legal work and executive-level, administrative work with responsibility to plan, direct, and coordinate comprehensive legal services for the City.

As the City Attorney, you will plan, organize, and direct a legal staff of 21 with a budget of $6.7 million, providing comprehensive legal services to the City including:

- Counsel to the Mayor, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions
- Providing legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities
- Supervising and directing representation of the City at various court levels and tribunals in criminal and civil litigation and in administrative hearings
- Drafting and interpreting City ordinances and resolutions
- Negotiating real property acquisitions

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive! Please review the Attorney job description linked below to see all expectations.

Upon hiring, the expected monthly salary is expected to fall between $14,672 - $17,426 based on qualifications and experience. The top step of our scale is reserved for an increase after completing the 12-month probationary period. The City's competitive benefits package is valued at over $60k annually, covering health, vision, and dental insurance with City-paid employee premiums and significant coverage for dependents. Learn more about the benefits by visiting https://bit.ly/CoABenefits.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity more, please contact Melissa Medisch, HR Manager, at mmedisch@auburnwa.gov.

Link to Application: https://bit.ly/AuburnCityAttorney

Other Relevant Links: https://bit.ly/AttorneyJobDescription