Assistant City Attorney III

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

The City of Wichita Department of Law is currently seeking a skilled attorney to fill the role of Assistant City Attorney III.  This position is responsible for advising a wide range of departments, including Property Management and the Metropolitan Area Planning Department, on significant legal issues affecting the City regarding land use, environmental and real estate. Additional responsibilities include the negotiation and drafting of a variety of types of contracts and development agreements. Applicant should possess sound judgment, an ability to prioritize and be capable of working successfully in a team environment with various internal department clients. Work is performed under the general direction and review of a higher-level attorney. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

**Posting may close at any time **

• Provides legal counsel to city departments. 
• Drafts legal opinions, contracts, charter revisions, ordinances, statutes and other legal documents as assigned.
• Represents the City in litigation in Sedgwick County District Court, Kansas appellate courts, federal courts and in proceedings before administrative and legislative bodies of other jurisdictions.
• Conducts research as directed or as required in the course of the handling of litigation or in providing legal opinions and advice to other departments.
• Assists in the training of lower level attorneys.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of city, state and federal law.
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to complex and difficult matters of litigation, together with an ability to effectively present the City's position before courts or administrative boards and bodies.
• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents relevant to assigned cases and to prepare written opinions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend off-site meetings as needed.
• Ability to work in an office environment using current office technology and equipment.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with at least four years of experience in professional legal work and admission to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship

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https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf