The City of Lewiston is seeking both a Civil Assistant City Attorney and a Criminal Assistant City Attorney.
Civil Assistant City Attorney: Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; licensed member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing or a state bar with reciprocity in Idaho; 1-3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney with an emphasis in civil or municipal law preferred. Must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Criminal Assistant City Attorney: Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; licensed member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing or a state bar with reciprocity in Idaho; 1-3 years’ experience as a practicing attorney with an emphasis in criminal or municipal law preferred. Must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Civil Assistant City Attorney: Under general direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney-Civil assists in the administration and supervision of the City Attorney’s Office; provides expert legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, Department Directors, City Boards and Commissions, and City employees on a wide range of municipal law issues. Researches, investigates, evaluates, and resolves a variety of complex legal matters; represents the City in civil litigation and proceedings before the courts, boards, arbitrators, mediators, and other administrative agencies. Receives and reviews claims and lawsuits against the City and recommends settlements; coordinates with outside counsel on business matters and litigation; negotiates, reviews, and drafts contracts, ordinances, and other documents; conducts legal research; and prepares opinions, memoranda, policies, regulations, and other legal documents. May assist the Criminal Assistant City Attorney-Criminal from time to time on an as-needed basis.
Criminal Assistant City Attorney: Under general direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney-Criminal assists in the administration and supervision of the City Attorney’s Office; provides expert legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, Department Directors, City Boards and Commissions, and City employees on a wide range of municipal law issues. Prosecute City traffic citations, misdemeanor charges, and other City Code violations. Negotiating cases and plea agreements; conducting bench and jury trials; presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; and interviewing witnesses, Police Officers, victims, and others. Represents the City in criminal proceedings, status conferences, jury trials, contract negotiations, and other legal matters and proceeding under the direction of the City Attorney. May assist the Assistant City Attorney-Civil from time to time on an as-needed basis.
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