Senior Assistant/Assistant City Attorney - Civil Division in , United States

Attorney Position in Yakima Legal DepartmentThe City of Yakima has an exciting opportunity for an attorney to join the Legal Department Civil Division focusing in labor and employment law! Essential functions include advising City Council and City departments on labor and employment law, drafting or reviewing collective bargaining agreements, personnel ordinances, personnel policies, and civil service rules, and representing the City in related negotiations, arbitrations/grievances, and/or litigation.Additional responsibilities include attending and providing legal advice at various commission and board meetings and hearings, advising on all aspects of local government law, and representing the City in damage or injury claims or litigation. The position may also require drafting ordinances, requests for proposals, and contracts for goods and services, and providing policy memorandums, advice, and presentations to City Council and/or City staff.Qualifications for Assistant City Attorney or Senior Assistant City Attorney will be evaluated based on education and experience meeting the minimum requirements of the classification. Assistant City Attorney requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law, admission to practice in the State of Washington, and one year of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of law. Senior Assistant City Attorney requires a Juris Doctorate, admission to practice law in the state of Washington, at least six years' progressively responsible legal work experience, considerable municipal, civil and/or prosecution experience, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation and the ability to be CJIS certified.Licenses, registration, and certificates required include a valid Washington State Driver's License, membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, and passing the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and becoming CJIS ACCESS approved by the Washington State Patrol before hire date.To apply, submit a completed application along with the following attachments: resume, letter of interest including how you meet the minimum qualifications, a professional writing sample, and three professional references. Position will be open until filled with priority application review taking place on 8/24/26.