Assistant City Attorney II at City of West Des Moines

The City of West Des Moines seeks an individual for the position of Assistant City Attorney II. Under the general supervision of the Deputy City Attorney, this position provides advanced professional legal assistance and support to the Office of the City Attorney and provides legal representation to city officials and staff.

This position is responsible for, among other things:

• Provides advanced legal support and maintains communication with the Deputy City Attorney and other city departments regarding day-to-day operations
• Provides legal advice, opinions and training to City Council, city boards, committees, commissions, agencies, and city staff
• Litigates issues on behalf of the city in administrative and judicial proceedings, including appellate proceedings
• Provides periodic review and advice to ensure city compliance with state, federal and municipal laws, rules, and regulations
• Drafts and/or reviews real estate documents and oversees all legal aspects of real estate transactions with high attention to detail
• Drafts and/or reviews complex development agreements, contracts, and regulatory documents with high attention to detail
• Drafts and/or reviews ordinances and amendments with high attention to detail
• Research legal opinions, memoranda, and data for the guidance of city departments
• Attends meetings, conferences and training sessions and reviews publications to remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
• Ensures that the city’s mission, goals, and objectives are fully initiated and supported. This includes but is not limited to support of Mayor/City Council strategies and various other city-sponsored work teams
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned