This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The expected monthly salary upon hire is to be between $14,672.44 and $17,426.20, as the top step of the scale is reserved for the end of the probationary period (12 months).

The City of Auburn is looking for a municipal Attorney, who is an experienced, unifying leader and is deeply committed to the success of the City. The ideal candidate will be a strategic big-picture thinker, have a passion for public service, and will lead by example to gain the confidence of the public and staff. Integrity that aligns with the City's organizational values is essential.

The City Attorney must be able to practice law before state and federal courts, administrative services, and bring a strong network of contacts within Washington State. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high ethical standards and recognize appropriate times to reach out to outside counsel. The City Attorney must be accessible, approachable, personable, and possess strong writing skills. Confidence and objectivity

 are qualities important to success in this position.

The City Attorney serves as a member of the City's executive management team, providing professional municipal legal work and executive-level, administrative work with responsibility to plan, direct, and coordinate comprehensive legal services for the City.

As the City Attorney, you will plan, organize, and direct a legal staff of 21 with a budget of $6.7 million, providing comprehensive legal services to the City including:

• Counsel to the Mayor, City Council, staff, committees, and commissions
• Providing legal advice to guide City policies, decisions, and activities
• Supervising and directing representation of the City at various court levels and tribunals in criminal and civil litigation and in administrative hearings
• Drafting and interpreting City ordinances and resolutions
• Negotiating real property acquisitions

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. To view the full job description and associated duties, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
• Be licensed to practice law in the State of Washington at the time of appointment; AND
• Have seven (7) years of municipal law experience including progressively responsible leadership and management experience;

OR

• Have equivalent experience which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

We would love it if you:

• Have experience working with a strong-mayor form of government, elected officials, or a board of directors

The preferred candidate will have experience and demonstrated success in the following areas:

• Visionary and strategic leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal law including criminal, administrative, contract, land-use, insurance, real estate, torts, public information, and labor relations law.
• Customer service and the ability to mentor, coach, and direct the work of staff.
• Cultural competency that enables effective working relationships in cross-cultural situations.
• Successful planning and implementation of change management strategies. 
• Champion of workforce equity and diversity.
• Integrity, honesty, compassion, courage, optimism, and good judgment - particularly in situations characterized by disagreement, conflict, tension, and uncertainty.
• Creative problem solver, bringing fresh ideas and a progressive approach.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE AUBURN?
The City offers a competitive benefit package exceeding $60,000 annually, including health, vision, and dental insurance with employee premiums paid by the City. The City contributes to the State of Washington Retirement System pension plan, makes employer contributions to employees' VEBA account (tax-free health savings account), and Social Security.

Auburn observes 11 holidays (paid) each year, and provides two paid floating holidays of the employee's choice annually. Vacation and sick leave hours are accrued each pay period, and 80 hours of management leave is issued each year in January (and will be pro-rated upon hire). There are multiple deferred compensation options and opportunity to contribute to a flexible spending account.

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits