JOB
*This posting for an Assistant Town Attorney I or an Assistant Town Attorney II is open until filled*
The Assistant Town Attorney I
or Assistant Town Attorney II will be responsible for handling a broad range of legal matters involving municipal law.
While not a requirement of the position, preference may be given to attorneys with prior experience practicing in the following areas:-
Legal Advisor on land-use issues. Emphasis in municipal land development and redevelopment is preferred, including but not limited to, zoning, annexations, condemnation, residential and commercial development, metropolitan/special districts, real estate, entitlements, contract drafting and other land use matters.
Assistant Town Attorney I
This entry-level Assistant Town Attorney position handles a broad range of municipal legal matters. The attorney will receive supervision, guidance and defined procedural framework as they navigate advising and representing various Town departments and divisions, and at time elected officials. Initial assignments are limited in scope and involve work at entry levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility. Entry level tasks include drafting simple contracts, memoranda for council and conducting legal research. As the attorney gains experience, duties will expand accordingly, with increased complexity, impendence and responsibility.
Assistant Town Attorney II
This mid-level position Assistant Town Attorney position is responsible for handling a broad range of municipal legal matters with moderate independence. In this position, the attorney exercises professional judgment within established legal framework and policies while advising and representing assigned Town department and divisions. An Assistant Town Attorney II also provides high level of support to the elected officials, including training and presenting at council meetings. Assignments typically involve matters of moderate to advanced complexity. Although guidance is available, the position requires the ability to manage legal tasks with increasing autonomy, initiative and accountability.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.
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Provides staff assistance to the Town on matters specified in the Town Charter, contracts, real property, state and federal constitutional law, zoning and land use, liquor licensing, taxation, open records, election law, municipal code interpretation and enforcement, and governmental liability and immunity.
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Provides legal advice to Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town departments.
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Represents the Town in administrative, quasi-judicial and judicial proceedings.
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Works in partnership with other employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services.
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Confers with staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel as needed regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures.
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Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements.
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Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions.
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Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Town ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
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Responsible for effectively managing workload and ensuring that responsibilities comply with the Town Charter, Parker Municipal Code, Town policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
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Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable Town policy, and applicable state and federal regulations.
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Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Parker.
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Participates in the development and administration of the Town Attorney’s Office work plan and reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with occasional evening meetings.
Hiring Timeline:
Posting: Continuous - open until filled
Preliminary Interviews: ongoing
Panel Interview: ongoing after successful completion of preliminary interview
Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$125,077
Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$148,050
Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$137,584
Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$162,855
This position is eligible for the full-time employee benefits package. Please view the benefits tab for more information.
The Town of Parker is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
