Job Description
Assistant City Attorney - Make an Impact in Southeast Wisconsin H1: Join the City of West Allis as an Assistant City Attorney H2: Put Your Law Degree to Good Use and Make a Positive Impact on the Community
- Salary dependent on qualifications and experience - Permanent full-time position with potential for part-time - Wide variety of legal topics handled by City Attorney's Office - No billable hours or chasing down clients/payments - Great benefits including free dental and flexible scheduling options
Overview of City of West Allis: - Second-largest city in Milwaukee County with a lot going on and more to come - Embraces innovation and creativity, not just punching the clock and settling for status quo - Opportunity to tackle interesting, unique, and important issues that impact the community
Responsibilities: - Handle a wide variety of legal topics, including civil litigation, employment law, tax assessments, elections, real estate, municipal finance, collections, claims, prosecution, public records/open meetings, ordinance drafting, contracts, insurance and risk management, and more - Specialist or generalist roles available, with room for growth and learning in new areas of law
Qualifications: - Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school - Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin (or ability to obtain upon hire) - 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in municipal, employment, or administrative law - Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills
Why Work for the City of West Allis? - Regular work hours and no billable hours - Dedicated to a single client, the community - Opportunity for immediate exposure to important legal issues for new lawyers - Chance for experienced private lawyers to switch to public service - Platform for current municipal lawyers to take their skills to the next level
Join the City of West Allis as an Assistant City Attorney and make a positive impact on the community. This permanent full-time position offers a salary dependent on qualifications and experience, with potential for part-time hours. The City Attorney's Office handles a wide variety of legal topics, providing opportunities for both specialists and generalists to grow and learn in new areas of law.
The City of West Allis is the second-largest city in Milwaukee County, with a thriving community and room for even more growth. The city embraces innovation and creativity, allowing employees to tackle interesting and important issues that will impact the community. With regular work hours, no billable hours, and the ability to dedicate your time to a single client, the City of West Allis offers a unique and fulfilling work experience.
To qualify for this position, you must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in municipal, employment, or administrative law, is also required. Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and litigation skills are highly valued.
In addition to a competitive salary, the City of West Allis offers great benefits, including free dental and flexible scheduling options. New lawyers can jumpstart their career with immediate exposure to important legal issues, while experienced private lawyers can make the switch to public service they've been considering. Current municipal lawyers can also take their skills to the next level at the City of West Allis.
Don't hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity and join the City of West Allis as an Assistant City Attorney. Your skills and passion for law can make a real difference in the community. Apply now and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team.
