ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I/II/III

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Assistant City Attorney I/II/III

The City of Milwaukee is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant City Attorney I/II/III. This position is responsible for providing professional legal services for the City of Milwaukee by acting in matters relating to legal work and protecting the interests of the City.

## Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for the Assistant City Attorney I/II/III position:

* Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Applicants graduating and/or being admitted to the state bar in 2023 are encouraged to apply but will not be considered for hire until the minimum requirements are met.
* Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.

Assistant City Attorney II

* Three years of experience practicing law.

Assistant City Attorney III

* Five years of experience practicing law.

## Desirable Qualifications

The City of Milwaukee is looking for candidates with professional legal experience in Civil rights litigation.

## Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Candidates must have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics:

* 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.
* 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.
* Excellent written communication skills including writing briefs, ordinances, and memos.
* Exceptional oral communication skills.
* Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers, City administrators, and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

## Salary

The salary range for the Assistant City Attorney I/II/III position is $68, - $145, annually. 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 the City of Milwaukee website.

## 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.

The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

## Additional Information

Applicants and further information may be accessed by visiting the City of Milwaukee website. If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or email. The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200EWellsSt, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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

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

Complex Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills, Ability to Handle All Types of Litigation and Legal Problems Confronting the City of Milwaukee, Ability to Understand and Interpret Complex Written Materials, 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, Excellent Written Communication Skills Including Writing Briefs, Ordinances, and Memos, Exceptional Oral Communication Skills, Ability to Work Cooperatively and Effectively with Coworkers, City Administrators, and Residents Whose Backgrounds May Differ from One's Own

Graduation from a Law School Accredited by the American Bar Association

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Qualification and Experience Graduation from a Law School Accredited by the American Bar Association, Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Wisconsin at Time of Appointment

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