Assistant City Attorney I

Starting Salary Range: $87,004.00 - $108,766.00/annualized, DOQ

Closing Date: Open Until Filled - Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to apply: Using the ?apply? button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.

Summary/Objective

The Assistant City Attorney I provides progressively more responsible civil and/or criminal legal services for the municipality. The Assistant City Attorney I may be assigned to focus on specific areas of law or municipal operations, as needed. The Assistant City Attorney I requires only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise, but is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Functions

Reviews and drafts legal documents.

• Prepares and reviews legal and other documents, including ordinances, resolutions, memos, pleadings, reports, recommendations, administrative and personnel policies, forms, permits, letters, press releases, informational documents, and other communications.

Writes and amends ordinances.

• Researches, interprets, and applies City ordinances, resolutions and applicable state and federal laws.
• Attends meetings with City staff to answer legal questions, applies legal points and procedures and recommends changes to meet legal requirements.
• Trains and advises City code officers on enforcement matters and reviews and prosecutes violations of the City Code related to adopted building codes, zoning, nuisances, utilities and similar City issues.

Conducts legal research and provides legal opinions.

• Performs legal research, provides legal opinions and prepares documents on a range of routine legal issues impacting the municipality.

Performs additional support duties as required.

• Backs up City Prosecutors & City Code/Zoning Enforcement

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law and memberships in good standing of the bar of the State of Kansas and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
• One (1) year of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of professional legal experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays ? 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City.
• Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.