Closing Date: 28th April, 2024
Description:
The City of West Linn is seeking an independent, solution-oriented legal professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to serve as City Attorney. Candidates for this position must be admitted to the Oregon State Bar and have at least five years of experience in the practice of municipal law with emphasis and expertise in one or more specialty areas such as land use, first amendment, public meetings and records, public contracts, and Oregon growth boundary policy. Mandatory requirements include experience as legal counsel for a public agency, progressively responsible experience in management and supervision, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties as outlined. Candidates should have knowledge of all areas of municipal law and be able to perform legal research in complex areas, work independently, and prioritize work to meet the needs of the City. Local government experience as in-house legal counsel in Oregon is preferred.
