Assistant City Attorney

Are you ready to step into a role where every detail counts, and each day offers new challenges in City Government?

As our Assistant City Attorney, you'll be at the heart of our city's legal process.

What You'll Do:

Provide legal research, analysis, and recommendations to support the City Attorney and City departments.

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting ordinances, contracts, resolutions, leases, and other legal documents.

Represent the City in municipal court proceedings and administrative hearings.

Support the City Attorney in civil litigation by preparing legal documents, motions, and case strategies.

Respond to public records requests and assist with risk management and compliance matters.

Prepares the legal review of contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, and other routine legal instruments; renders opinions relative to substance, form, and propriety of such documents with respect to the City's best interests. Who We Need:

Someone who is Detail-Oriented

An Effective Communicator

A Problem-Solver and Decision-Maker

Ethical and Discreet This role is perfect for someone who's detail oriented, organized, and motivated to support the City of Branson.

Requirements:

Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a juris doctorate is required.

Three (3) years of experience practicing municipal law in the public sector, business law, or criminal law is required.

Evidence of passing the Missouri State Bar Examination is required.

A valid, current license to practice law in the State of Missouri, where maintaining such licensure is a condition of employment for the City of Branson is required. What's In It For You:

Impactful Work: Your role helps new and existing businesses invest in our community along with promoting public safety, justice, and fairness.

Work/Life Balance: Predictable schedules; Generous time off policies and benefits.

Strong Benefit/Retirement Package: Click on the benefits statement below. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The starting range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 Annually. Starting wage will be determined based off the candidates experience.

Please click on this link for a complete Benefits/Compensation Statement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in criminal law, business law, tax law, employment law or real estate law is preferred.

Supervisory experience is preferred. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

Must have outstanding customer service skills, taking into consideration most individuals' limited understanding of legal processes and procedures.

Must possess strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational, project management skills, sound judgment, initiative, flexibility, and be detail oriented.

Must be highly engaged in the department's goals and be able to work cooperatively with the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen, and the City Administrator in achieving those goals.

Must possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position

Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings.

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: Please click on this link for the full job description. Or go to the City Job Openings page at:

WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Occasional After hours needed

WORK LOCATION: City of Branson, Missouri; City Hall. This is an in-office position requiring work to be performed onsite.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

EEO

The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.