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This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Monday, July 21, 2025. To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The City of Auburn Legal Department is seeking our next talented team member to join us as the Senior City Staff Attorney. This position provides professional legal counsel and expertise to the Mayor, Council, and assigned City departments. In this role, you will advise elected officials and department personnel regarding legal aspects of cases, controversies, claims, and problems, as well as conduct legal research. This position also represents the interests of the City in various civil and criminal litigation, and all other matters as assigned by the City Attorney. Our ideal candidate is:
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. A person who is enthusiastic about their career Someone who is focused on their duties and outcomes A strategic-minded individual who can offer problem solving solutions Desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities: An attorney who understands a variety of subject matters that can advise City policymakers and staff Someone who has experience with both civil law and procedure, as well as criminal law and procedure OUR CITY The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 85,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, ranging from manufacturing to retail. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT The City Attorney’s office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn. The team is a total of 21 employees, consisting of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk’s office. In this role, you will: Advise and attend meetings of the City Council and other City governing boards and commissions. Advise and provide opinions to City administrators and department heads on issues involving such areas as zoning, law enforcement liability, public safety, Civil Service, contracts, and land use. Review and research Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and court decisions. Prepare interpretations and provide legal opinions for City departments, governing boards, or officials. Prosecute or defend civil actions by or against the City and/or its officials, officers, or employees in their official capacity in trial courts and on appeal. This list is meant to be an example of regular work duties, and is not a fully inclusive list. To see the full job description, please click here. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND At least four (4) years of legal experience working for a municipality OR five (5) years private law practice, of which three (3) of those years included working with a municipality; AND A license to practice law in the state of Washington; AND A valid driver’s license without pending loss at the time of appointment. Why choose Auburn? The City offers a competitive benefit package exceeding $50,000 annually, including health, vision, and dental insurance with employee premiums paid by the City. The City contributes to the State of Washington Retirement Systems 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 (2) paid floating holidays of the employee’s choice annually (pro-rated upon hire). Vacation and sick leave hours are accrued each pay period, and 40 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.
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This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Monday, July 21, 2025. To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The City of Auburn Legal Department is seeking our next talented team member to join us as the Senior City Staff Attorney. This position provides professional legal counsel and expertise to the Mayor, Council, and assigned City departments. In this role, you will advise elected officials and department personnel regarding legal aspects of cases, controversies, claims, and problems, as well as conduct legal research. This position also represents the interests of the City in various civil and criminal litigation, and all other matters as assigned by the City Attorney. Our ideal candidate is:
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. A person who is enthusiastic about their career Someone who is focused on their duties and outcomes A strategic-minded individual who can offer problem solving solutions Desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities: An attorney who understands a variety of subject matters that can advise City policymakers and staff Someone who has experience with both civil law and procedure, as well as criminal law and procedure OUR CITY The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 85,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, ranging from manufacturing to retail. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT The City Attorney’s office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn. The team is a total of 21 employees, consisting of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk’s office. In this role, you will: Advise and attend meetings of the City Council and other City governing boards and commissions. Advise and provide opinions to City administrators and department heads on issues involving such areas as zoning, law enforcement liability, public safety, Civil Service, contracts, and land use. Review and research Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and court decisions. Prepare interpretations and provide legal opinions for City departments, governing boards, or officials. Prosecute or defend civil actions by or against the City and/or its officials, officers, or employees in their official capacity in trial courts and on appeal. This list is meant to be an example of regular work duties, and is not a fully inclusive list. To see the full job description, please click here. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND At least four (4) years of legal experience working for a municipality OR five (5) years private law practice, of which three (3) of those years included working with a municipality; AND A license to practice law in the state of Washington; AND A valid driver’s license without pending loss at the time of appointment. Why choose Auburn? The City offers a competitive benefit package exceeding $50,000 annually, including health, vision, and dental insurance with employee premiums paid by the City. The City contributes to the State of Washington Retirement Systems 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 (2) paid floating holidays of the employee’s choice annually (pro-rated upon hire). Vacation and sick leave hours are accrued each pay period, and 40 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.
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