Deputy City Attorney

Deputy City Attorney

City of Portland

Salary: $129,771.20 - $183,081.60 Annually

Job Type: At Will

Job Number: 2024-01237

Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

Bureau: Office of the City Attorney

Closing: 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork 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 affiliationTo view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor 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, cover letter, and equity statement.

The Portland City Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy City Attorney with a minimum of four years of experience as a licensed attorney to defend the City in tort matters in state and federal courts.

The Attorney will be responsible for all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, conducting all aspects of discovery, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial work. The position requires excellent written and oral advocacy communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a challenging caseload, and the flexibility to work both independently and as a team member. State and/or Federal Court civil litigation experience required. Prior public entity experience, including police liability, wrongful death, and constitutional claims litigation a plus.

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

mailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum four years experience as an attorney;
• State and/or Federal Court litigation experience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent writing ability;
• Proficiency in time and case management.Additional requirements:

• 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.

In addition to the cover letter and resume, in approximately 500 words or less please describe: 1) your experiences or participation with one or more of the following, and 2) what you learned:

• Experiences living, working, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities;

• Situations in which you have taken action to help resolve racial inequities;

• Steps you have taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces more inclusive; or

• Advocacy or support as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making.

If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you would demonstrate that commitment in this position.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between December 16, 2024 - December 30, 2024Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
• Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

• Resume
• Equity Statement
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
• Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
• Application Tips:
• Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of OregonEvery worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of December 30, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume, cover letter, and equity statement 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 https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes 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 January 06, 2025

• 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

https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:

• https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offershttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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