- Job Name
- Assistant City Attorney (Special Projects) | Administrative Division
- Brief Description
- The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is seeking a candidate to be assigned to report directly to the Seattle City Attorney to research and develop litigation projects as assigned, assist in the implementation of specific policy initiatives, and liaise directly with community groups and stakeholders on issues relating to federal affairs, civil rights, tenant services, worker protections, and environmental protection.
The Special Projects Attorney will be responsible for tracking and monitoring federal policy developments, news, and public opinion regarding current and emerging issues to assist the Seattle City Attorney’s Executive Leadership Team in developing timely and informed policy and litigation positions and responses. This position will also promote vibrant governmental, stakeholder, and community partnerships by supporting coordination and insight to community organizations facing challenges due to federal overreach.
This position provides efficient, effective, and ethical legal representation that maximizes the effect of the City Attorney’s work to collaborate, innovate, and proactively protect the rights of the Seattleites we serve. The Special Projects Attorney will regularly update office leadership on developing policy issues that may impact the City’s operations and the foundational rights of the Seattle public, including making recommendations for, and assisting in the development of investigations or enforcement matters. This position may serve as a member of, or consultant to, teams working on investigations or litigation related to the Special Projects Attorney’s policy work.
Besides the opportunity to join a team dedicated to public service, the City Attorney's Office offers a generous benefits program that includes paid parental and family leave, low-cost health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in a defined retirement program. - Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- J.D. / Law Degree
- Location City
- Seattle, WA , United states
- Contact Person
- Reginald Willis
- Contact Email
- reginald.willis@seattle.gov
- Contact Phone
- How to Apply
- Application Process – For your application to be accepted, you must:
Complete the online City of Seattle Application
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle
Include the following required attachments (.pdf, .doc, or .docx format):
Cover Letter describing your interest in the position.
Resume detailing your relevant experience. - Direct Link
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- Job Details
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In addition to the objectives described above, the Special Projects Attorney should:
- Timely and effectively handle an assigned workload, including research, analysis, and tracking of legislative and policy developments at the state and federal levels.
- Conduct policy and legal research using all available tools as necessary for assigned work and client advice.
- Compose, review, and offer comments on briefs, letters, memoranda, model policies, and other documents that relate to assigned policy issues, including filings to be submitted in litigation and letters to be submitted to the U.S. Congress or officials in the federal Executive Branch.
- Keep the City Attorney timely informed of significant developments on policy issues and progress on emerging issues, including matters being innovated by other states, local jurisdictions, or the federal government.
- Coordinate, attend, and facilitate outreach opportunities with stakeholders from all walks of life. Build and strengthen the office’s intra-governmental and extra-governmental relationships to emphasize effective partnerships and maximize coordination on issues relating to federal overreach.
- Make presentations to internal and external audiences, including outreach and educational presentations, that are appropriately tailored to the audience and goals.
- Be available to respond to internal or external inquiries, including media inquiries, through coordination with the City Attorney's Communications Director.
- Identify and recommend cases for investigation and/or enforcement that further the City Attorney’s goals to protect Seattleites from all manner of threats of harm.
- Meet deadlines regardless of time pressure circumstances, follow through promptly and appropriately, and have a high ability to multitask.
- Protect privileged and confidential information.
- Work independently within established supervisory guidelines to successfully manage workload and solve problems.
- Work cooperatively/collaboratively with others, including colleagues, external constituencies, and the media.
- Contribute positively to a work environment that promotes collegiality, diversity, and the highest-quality work.
