City Attorney

Join our amazing community to make a difference in the City of Grants Pass as our next City Attorney!

Our City Attorney serves as our chief legal advisor providing services and advice to the city government, Mayor, City Council, departments, and committees.

The City Attorney will join a high performing organization as a member of our collaborative executive leadership team. The City Attorney is responsible for advising City officials, staff, boards and commissions on matters pertaining to the law, codes, regulations, and legal procedures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of legal expertise in areas related to land use law and municipal government, display a positive leadership style and take a collaborative and creative approach to problem solving.

The candidate selected will have the opportunity to live in and serve our beautiful community and make a positive impact on the City of Grants Pass and its citizens through collaboration with elected officials, city management, staff and engaged and inspired committee members.

The proposed work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 pm. with attendance at evening Council meetings required.

Questions regarding this role direct to: [email protected] or 541-450-6050.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Attractive benefits package:

• Vacation Three weeks for the first three years with the City (4.62 hours accrued per pay period), four weeks after third year with the City (6.16 hours accrued per pay period).
• Holidays 10 days per year; additional 1 floating holiday per year.
• Sick Leave 96 hours per year (3.69 hours accrued per pay period).
• Emergency Leave 24 hours per year.
• Health Plan Choice of dental and medical plans. City contributes 92.5% toward the employees premium plus a monthly $234 HRA/VEBA contribution.
• Retirement The City participates in the Oregon PERS/OPSRP retirement system and pays the employees 6% IAP contribution.
• Life and AD&D Insurance Equal to one times annual salary.
• Long-Term Disability The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month.
• Deferred Compensation Program Four plans available for employee participation.
• Flexible Spending Program Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical and/or dependent care) expenses.
• Fitness Reimbursement - $40 per month towards monthly membership dues to a health/fitness facility upon meeting eligiblit.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Upon approval of City Manager, the employee may be requested to use a personal cell phone. The employee will be partially reimbursed each month, based on a fixed percentage of the minutes used.

A Juris Doctorate Degree is required; and two years of experience as an attorney with experience preferred in these areas: real estate, business transactions, employment law or land use.

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Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):

• Oregon Drivers License Class C
• Admission to the Oregon State Bar

For first consideration, complete your application and attach your resume and cover letter.

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience, responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum qualifications of the position. The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps: application review and oral interview. The final selection process following interview includes the following steps: tentative offer, criminal history check, background/reference check, drug screening and final offer of employment.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.