Assistant City Attorney I - Civil Client Services

City of Minneapolis
$106,710.24 - $150,063.68 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Feb 11, 2025
Position Description As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. Under supervision provide the City of Minneapolis and its various officials, boards, agencies and departments with professional legal services relating to civil matters, including providing legal advice, conducting legal research, drafting ordinances and resolutions, drafting and negotiating contracts, drafting legal opinions and memoranda and other legal work of the Civil Division of the City Attorney's Office. This position may assist in representation of the City of Minneapolis and its various departments, boards, agencies and commissions and occasionally require courtroom representation. There is currently one full-time vacancy to be filled in the Client Services Unit of the Civil Division of the City Attorney's Office. Application Submission Requirements: ALL applicants MUST submit completed: City of Minneapolis online application Resume and Cover Letter: Individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the online application. Writing Sample: Individuals selected to be interviewed may be asked to submit a sample of legal writing as part of the interview process. Work Location This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. * The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities CIVIL Conduct legal research and provide oral and written advice on civil law issues to the City's elected officials, departments, and independent boards and commissions. Draft contracts, ordinances, and resolutions and other legal documents. Respond to inquiries from attorneys, court personnel, government officials and members of the general public. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least two years' legal experience which may include both legal on the job experience before bar admission and experience as a practicing attorney. The following are desired but not necessary: Experience in representing a public entity as a lawyer or student attorney. Civil litigation experience. Experience in researching and drafting contracts, legal memoranda, or motions. Experience interacting directly with clients. Excellent research and writing skills. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Interview Selection The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Background Check The City has determined that a full, criminal background check (CJIS) and/or qualifications check may be necessary for this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME Attorneys Unit. Eligible List Statement The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of municipal law, including home rule charter cities and legislative acts applicable to the City's financial, organizational and functional procedures, local ordinances, state laws, established precedents and sources of legal reference. Knowledge of and the ability to use online law resources such as Westlaw. Knowledge of a wide range of legal issues and precedents pertinent to civil law. Knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Ability to deal respectfully and effectively with people with people from all cultures. Good oral and written communication skills. Initiative and problem-solving skills. Forty-five credits of continuing legal education courses every three years. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.