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Job Description
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.
The Portland City Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney with at least four years of experience as a transactional attorney in the areas of construction (capital improvements) and procurement, including general advice work for governmental or private entity clients that engage in public contracting.
The position requires experience in/knowledge of construction law and real estate transactions; business and workforce equity programs in construction contracting; and alternative contracting methods including construction manager/general contractor, design-build, and progressive design-build.
Typical work includes pre-claims disputes, litigation, insurance coverage assessments and other work as assigned by the City Attorney. Litigation experience, knowledge of state or local public contracting code, insurance and property transaction experience, and municipal law experience are preferred. This position requires a focus on racial equity as applied to legal analysis, policy, and institutional systems.
The Ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
• Minimum 4 years experience as an attorney;
• State and/or Federal Court litigation experience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent writing ability;
• Proficiency in time and case management.
Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position and must be specifically addressed in your cover letter and resume: A minimum of 4 years construction law experience as a licensed attorney, including both transactional and litigation experience, or other combination of experience demonstrating a capacity to perform the essential functions of the position.Competitive candidates will provide details in their cover letter addressing current practice areas, ratio of transactional, advice, and litigation work in their current practice, and how they meet the ideal candidate qualities in the above position description.
In addition to the cover letter and resume, in approximately 500 words or less please describe your experience or evaluation of the following:
- Designing, advising or implementing government programs with a focus on underserved communities; and/or
- Review the City of Portland’s initiatives at https://www.portland.gov/business-opportunities/equity-contracting and discuss how you would support the City of Portland’s programs in this position.
A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Oregon State Bar Membership, in good standing, or membership in good standing in the Bar of another jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain Oregon State Bar Membership.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 9 , 2024 - October 7, 2024
Required Application Materials:- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Equity Statement
Optional Application Materials:- Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
- Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 7, , 2024- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your resume, cover letter, and equity statement will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 14, 2024- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD
- The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
- Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
Step 6: Start Date: TBD- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
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- City of Portland Core Values
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Portland
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The Rose City comprises an area of approximately 145 square miles in northwestern Oregon. With a 2021 population estimated at 662,000, Portland is the heart of culture, commerce, industry, transportation, finance, and services for a metropolitan area that includes an estimated 2.2 million people.Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County; the largest city in Oregon and the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Residents take pride in the city’s diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty, good schools and independent spirit. The city consistently ranks among the top 25 arts destinations in the United States, and is one of the best cycling cities in North America as well as one of the nation’s best walking towns.
Portland’s identity is steeped in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty, with Mount Hood, the Cascade Mountain Range and the renowned Oregon Coast each just over an hour away. There are 37,000 acres of parks and green spaces within the metropolitan area, including 5,000-acre Forest Park, the largest urban wilderness in America. Average temperatures range between 34° in winter to 80° in summer and Portland receives 37 inches of rain annually; less rainfall than Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, Boston and Atlanta.
Why work at the City of Portland?
We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access and opportunity. “The City” is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Equity | Transparency | Communication | Collaboration | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here -