Assistant City Attorney I/Ii/Iii

Introduction

Candidates will be placed on the highest-level list for which they qualify.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

As a staff member of the Office of the City Attorney (OCA), an Assistant City Attorney performs professional legal services to advance and protect the interests of its clients, including the employees and departments of the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.

Essential Functions

Litigation:

Represent the OCA’s clients in court and before administrative agencies.

Conduct litigation and appeals in state and federal court.

Prosecute violations of offenses against City ordinances.

Perform legal research, draft legal memorandum, and provide legal advice and opinions.

Negotiate on behalf of the OCA’s clients.

Handle special projects and assignments as directed by the City Attorney.

Advisory and Administrative:

Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for clients.

Prepare opinions, resolutions and ordinances.

Draft and review legal documents.

Advise departments, committees, boards and commissions on legal matters.

Negotiate on behalf of the City and its departments.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Minimum Requirements

Assistant City Attorney I

Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.

Assistant City Attorney II

Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.

Three years of experience practicing law.

Assistant City Attorney III

Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.

Five years of experience practicing law.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

**Note: Qualified candidates will be placed on the highest list for which they qualify based upon his or her qualifications and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional legal experience in civil rights litigation is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical:

General knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.

Ability to handle all types of litigation and legal problems confronting the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.

Ability to understand and interpret complex written materials.

Complex analysis and problem-solving skills.

Ability to analyze, assess, and organize facts, evidence and precedents and effectively present such materials verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to perform computerized research regarding legal issues.

Communication and Customer Service:

Excellent written communication skills including writing briefs, ordinances, and memos.

Exceptional verbal communication skills.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers, City administrators, and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Current Salary

* Appointment above the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Onsite Clinic Services

Onsite Employee Assistance Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Long Term Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

Flexible Spending Arrangement

Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter to their application materials by the application deadline listed above.

INITIAL FILING DATE

Additional Information

Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting

If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or .

The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.