City Attorney

Under the direction of the City Administrator this role provides legal advice direction and training to the Mayor Council Commissions and City Staff pertaining to legal aspects of City government operations. This key leadership role serves on the Citys Management Team and is an experienced local government professional with a thorough understanding of municipal government operations. This individual will be an effective communicator who demonstrates initiative and responsiveness to the elected officials City Administration departments and City Staff.

Basic Function

Draft and review ordinances resolutions contracts policies procedures and public record requests; represent the City in all facets of litigation including the coordination of outside counsel as necessary; oversee and manage the prosecution of misdemeanors infractions and ordinance violations committed within City limits through the supervision and direction of the City Prosecuting Attorney and support staff; Assist with the evaluation of City-wide risk management practices; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Required Education and Experience

• A Juris Doctorate plus five years experience in litigation corporate and/or government services as an attorney is required.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar .

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Drivers License
• Background Check; certain criminal convictions will disqualify a person from this position
• Criminal Justice Information System Certification

See the detailed job description and position brochure under Attached Files to the right to learn more.

First review date of application materials: Friday November 13 2026

Questions Email or call

Employer Provided Benefits:

• 100% Medical Dental Vision Insurance plans for employee and 70% paid for dependents
• 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• PERSI retirement
• Basic Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentive
• Public service loan forgiveness program

Voluntary Benefits:

• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Miscellaneous Information

The City has an equal employment opportunity policy. The City will not discriminate against an applicant for employment which includes discrimination on the basis of race color gender religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin physical or mental disability age marital or familial status sexual orientation and gender expression or identity.

Required Experience:

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