Assistant City Attorney

at  City of Bozeman

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Bozeman, Montana is looking for an experienced and hardworking attorney to accept a challenging position addressing a wide diversity of legal and organizational matters. We seek an attorney with integrity, a lively work ethic, and an appreciation for collaboration, leadership qualities, and an affinity for change. This position will be primarily assigned to the criminal division for prosecution services, with the possibility of some assigned civil duties. As part of the City Attorney’s Office, this position represents the City in all matters that involve criminal charges and municipal code violations, including receiving and evaluating new case files, arguing bond, bail, or sentencing as necessary, reviewing police reports and citations to determine appropriate charges, drafting charging documentation accordingly, and advocating for enforcement of the law.
This is a full-time career opportunity with excellent benefits! As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively serving the community. This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established Employee Retirement System, with significant employer contribution, generous vacation and sick time accruals, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Work Week: Generally 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday though additional or varying hours may be required including evenings and weekends due tot he nature of the position.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school; and
• License to practice law and membership in good standing in Montana; and
• Some (1 – 3 years’) experience as an attorney, criminal law experience preferred; or,
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  Applicants who are within one semester of graduation from an accredited law school and those with 0-1 year of experience as a licensed attorney may be considered for hire as an Associate City Attorney at an entry rate of $106,955.97. Associate City Attorneys may become eligible for Assistant City Attorney upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Applications MUST include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample (not to exceed 10 pages)
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Substantial knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials, and references utilized in legal research;
• Substantial knowledge of Montana ethical considerations and disciplinary rules;
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws, criminal case law regarding law and procedure and criminal law and theory;
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal statutory and case law related to municipal government and State and Federal court procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of Montana State statutes relating to local government, open meetings and public records, zoning, planning, property law, contract law, insurance law, and labor law;
• Thorough knowledge of civil law and theory;
• Ability to develop persuasive opening and closing statements, including making effective use of visual aids and analogies;
• Ability to negotiate and persuade others, including both individuals and groups;
• Ability to present routine and complex issues to varied audiences including colleagues, elected and appointed officials, and the public;
• Ability to work with clients in adverse situations and maintain a working relationship;
• Ability to develop new arguments grounded in the law, that will set precedents for new cases in favor of the organization;
• Ability to handle a large volume of assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data and use of the appropriate levels of discretion;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and to stay apprised of developments in technology as it relates to legal practice and law;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license (must obtain valid Montana Driver’s License within 60 days of employment); and,
• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory responses to appropriate post conditional offer process.

Please refer the Job description for details