What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney I position at City of West Des Moines?
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$77,633 - $116,450/year
- Posted Date:12/29/2023
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Job Summary
This position is responsible for, among other things:
- Simple misdemeanor, civil infraction and traffic prosecutions;
- Reviewing contracts and policies;
- Tobacco, massage, solicitor, and alcohol licensing matters, including revocations and appeals;
- Real estate matters, including drafting conveyance and closing documents;
- Researching and drafting memos, briefs and other legal documents as well as ordinances and resolutions; and
- Providing assistance and support as needed to various City departments as well as other Legal Department staff.
The desired candidate will have had exposure to contract negotiation and drafting, real estate transactions and administrative law and will possess the ability to provide a commonsense approach to dispute resolution and mediation of conflict through the use of tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
The desired candidate will also possess oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with citizens, elected and appointed officials and city staff in an effective and straightforward manner, while maintaining an understanding of the attorney’s role in a service-orientated municipal organization.
Steps to Apply:
1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):
a) Resume
b) Cover Letter
3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in our FAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616.
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference the Internal Instruction Sheet prior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320
515-222-3616 (phone)
515-273-0601 (fax)
Salary : $77,633 - $116,450
