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City Attorney

City Attorney

City of Topeka • Topeka, Kansas, USA
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The City of Topeka is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as its City Attorney. This is an executive-level position that serves as the chief legal advisor and is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Governing Body City Manager departments boards and commissions. Key responsibilities include planning staffing and supervising the legal service needs of the City representing the City in all legal proceedings and preparing contracts ordinances resolutions leases and proposed legislation. The City Attorney is appointed by the City Manager and serves at-will.

What youll do :

  • Oversee and coordinate all work and responsibilities of the department including supervising mentoring and evaluating subordinate staff.
  • Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to ensure all municipal operations are conducted within the framework of the law.
  • Review and recommend ordinances resolutions policies and code provisions.
  • Represent and manage the Citys civil litigation administrative hearings and other legal proceedings.
  • Attend the Governing Body and other public meetings as required.

The ideal candidate :

  • Has excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Is knowledgeable in the legal principles practices and procedures of civil criminal constitutional and administrative law.
  • Has the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
  • Is relationship driven with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of five years of professional experience as chief legal counsel and one year of experience supervising professional staff.
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas or ability to be licensed in Kansas within 12 months of hire.
  • Experience in municipal or governmental law is preferred.
  • Must pass an extensive background check.

    • Annual Entry Salary : $160000 - $185000 depending on qualifications

    Click here to view the full position description (please right-click and open in new tab)

    The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including :

  • Medical Dental Prescription and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
  • (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Full-Service Fitness Facility
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Department / Functional Area : Legal

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 160000 - 185000

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