Deputy City Attorney

About the Opportunity
This position provides complex and comprehensive legal advice and representation to City officials and staff and to assist the City Attorney in managing and administering the activities and staff involved in providing legal representation to the City.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team;
  processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate.
• Organizes, prioritizes, assigns work, prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives.
• Serves as counsel in representing the legal interest of the City of Asheville; provides legal advice to City officials and staff as
  requested or assigned.
• Drafts contracts and other agreements: reviews contracts for compliance with City policies and procedures, as well
  as local, state, and federal laws. Reviews a variety of contracts for various departments to ensure compliance with State procurement statutes, City policies and City Council approved resolutions.
• May manage litigation for the City of Asheville: prepares and responds to interrogatories, requests for production of documents,
  requests for admissions and other discovery requests.
• Attends meetings of various City boards and commissions and provides legal advice to Boards and Commissions, as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in state and federal legislation and case law as it applies to cities.

• 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

About you:

• Juris Doctorate, with a minimum of five (5) years of municipal or related law experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience in litigation, advising public safety officials (fire, police), and employment law are preferred, but not required. 

Licensing and Certifications:

• License to practice law in the State of North Carolina; membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar.
• Continuing Legal Education credits

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know: 

Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Initial review of applications will occur on April 1st with additional applications being reviewed upon receipt. The position will remain open until April 1st or until a sufficient number of applications are received. 

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.