City Attorney

City of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY

Date Posted: 2/18/2021 12:47:09 PM

Description:

CITY OF OWENSBORO Seeks qualified applicants for the following Full-time, Non-civil service position:

CITY ATTORNEY Provides general legal counsel to the Owensboro Board of Commissioners, City Manager, City Boards, Civil Service Commission, and City departments to ensure legally defensible, accurate, and customer-oriented legal services, using generally accepted legal practices, under the direction of the City Manager in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

City Attorney drafts, reviews, and edits deeds, contracts, state and local legislation, agreements, municipal orders, ordinances, and legal correspondence; Handles civil litigation involving the City, including but not limited to, condemnation, damage claims, civil rights, declaratory actions and contracts. Starting pay commensurate with experience. Provided benefits include but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, and wellness program. Paid time off including; vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application): Bachelors Degree; major is flexible as long as Juris Doctorate Degree obtained, and 4 yrs. experience as a Practicing Attorney. Valid driver’s license required. Compliance with annual continuing legal education credits, required by KBA. Experience in employment law, real estate law, contracts, and municipal law is preferred.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D ADA accommodations may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: 03/05/2021

TO APPLY:

• Applications must be received no later than Friday, March 5, 2021.
• The City reserves the right to accept applications after deadline, at its discretion. Visit www.owensboro.org.
• Click on Employment Opportunities and the position link; click Apply. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, contact Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free at (888) 616-8540 prior to application deadline. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.

Elaine Timmel
Administrative Aide
101 East 4th St.
Owensboro, KY 42301