at City of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is professional legal work in providing comprehensive legal services for the City’s legal affairs. This position advises elected officials, the City Manager and division/department heads (as assigned) on legal questions. A key focus of this position is providing legal representation and legal advice for specific City functions, such as pension, municipal finance, issuance of revenue bonds, funding of public construction projects, as well as other advising departments and functions (as assigned).
The position also ensures that the City is properly represented in legal proceedings, and that contracts, deeds, bonds, pension and other official and financial documents are approved for form.
The employee reports to the Director of Law. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals through the annual performance appraisal process.
**Posting may close at any time.**
Examples of Work Performed
- Provides legal advice to City staff, management, elected and appointed officials and City boards.
- Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases and other legal documents.
- Represents the city in lawsuits, administrative hearings, and appellate proceedings.
- Reviews policies to minimize legal exposure and liability.
- Performs a variety of assignments requiring advanced legal knowledge.
- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially as they relate to municipal corporations, and the ability to apply this knowledge to varied legal problems.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and materials of legal research and investigation.
- Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of outside agencies, City officials and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
- Generally, an office environment with occasional travel for court appearances, meetings, or site visits
- Primarily sedentary, though it requires prolonged visual concentration (screen time) and some interaction with the public. The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. The employee must be available (especially during regular business hours) to communicate with clients, supervisor, and any other person with whom interaction is required to accomplish duties.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf (Download PDF reader)
