Assistant City Attorney

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Assistant City Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and civil infractions filed in the Centralia Municipal Court and for representing the interests of the City in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other adjudicative proceedings. The Assistant City Attorney also assists with contract review, public records requests, legal document drafting, and legal research as needed.
This class description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
One or more years of experience litigating criminal or civil cases.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to pass:
Background check processes including a criminal history check and reference checks.

Education verification.

Must possess a valid Washington state drivers license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record that is acceptable to the Citys insurance carrier.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found at https://www.cityofcentralia.com/Jobs.aspx along with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609 / 118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail. E-mail applications must be signed and mailed after electronic filing. First review of applications will be on April 19, 2024.