Position Title:

Senior City Attorney

Job Description:

Under the general administrative direction of the City Attorney, incumbent performs highly responsible and complex legal work in the City Attorney's Office. Works independently and applies professional judgment in providing legal advice and support, including the preparation and presentation of cases. Requires complex problem solving and skillful legal strategy in dealing with complex and politically charged issues. May instruct and direct subordinate professional and clerical employees. Work is performed in accordance with general policies and in close collaboration with the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorneys.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

This position serves as primary counsel to the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City and will advise on legal matters real estate, loans, and other transactional matters related to the RDA's mission.

This position will be open until end-of-day on September 26, 2024. Early application submittal is encouraged.

POSITION SALARY RANGE:

$156,377 to $191,128 annually depending on qualifications.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and memoranda for study and consideration by City Attorney and/or other City officials.

• Represents the city in civil proceedings in all federal and state courts and in administrative agencies.

• Prepares and reviews legal opinions and advises city officials, department heads, boards, commissions, and employees on legal questions. Represents the city through the mayor and city council, as well as department heads and other employees.

• May be assigned to any legal work in the City Attorney’s Office. Responsible for highly complex legal work. May instruct and direct subordinate professional and clerical employees. Majority of assignments are usually specialized and involve specific assignments and responsibilities for advising a particular department or in a specialized area of legal expertise.

• Performs related duties as required.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a recognized college of law with a JD or LL.B degree and one of the following: (1) a minimum of six years of full-time paid employment in the practice of law (which may include working as a full-time, paid judicial clerk), (2) a minimum of five years full-time paid employment in the practice of law (which may include working as a full-time, paid judicial clerk) with at least three of those years working for a municipality (3) a minimum of 6 years full-time paid employment working for a municipality or governmental entity advising on and/or implementing policy, ordinances, or legislation, with demonstrated use of the JD degree in the role(s).

• Must be a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar or have the ability to become a member within a reasonable amount of time, depending on the circumstances and as determined by the City Attorney.

• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and proceedings, and to effectively present such material orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated skill in organizing, analyzing and retaining familiarity with large numbers of

• complex court cases and/or transactional matters. Demonstrated ability to rapidly assimilate facts; respond impromptu; examine witnesses effectively; argue persuasively, all under hostile and stressful circumstances. Ability to effectively present such material orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to acquire and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principles of law and apply legal principles to complex factual situations.

• Extensive knowledge of principles of civil law, judicial procedures and rules of evidence.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the City Attorney’s Office, other employees, court officials, and the public.

• Ability to train and develop subordinate professional employees in legal research, writing

• and presentation methods and proceedings.

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of law affecting municipal corporations.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Comfortable working positions, handling light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.

• Frequent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior, workload and consequence of decisions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.