The City of Kansas City is now seeking two attorneys, one full time and one part time. Please see details below
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITIONS
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Law Department has one open position in its Litigation Division and anticipates one additional position, subject to budget approval around May 1st. The City plans to use this recruitment for both positions. The starting salary is $58,176 per year plus excellent benefits. Please apply at www.kcmo.gov/careers or by going directly to: https://psweb.kcmo.org/psp/ps/MOBILE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=505668&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
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LITIGATION ATTORNEY POSITIONS: One position in the Tort Litigation Division at the Assistant City Attorney level is available with one additional position potentially available on May 1, 2016 in the Collections Unit. The available position will be assigned to tort litigation and workers compensation. The attorney will appear as first chair before state and federal courts, including jury and bench trials. The attorney will be responsible for the case from the initial filing of the petition or complaint, through the appeals stage. The attorney may work with legal investigators and paralegals to investigate the case, prepares all pleadings, engages in discovery, and works the case through trial and beyond as appropriate. The attorney will meet with department personnel in preparing and trying cases. The attorney will also serve as second chair in cases handled by other attorneys in the section.
The attorney will also defend workers’ compensation claims brought against the City and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. Responsibilities include the investigation of claims, review of medical records, deposition taking and other forms of discovery. The attorney will appear before the Administrative Law Judges at the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation for conferences, mediations, and hearings.
Additionally, one new position may become available effective May 1, 2016. This new position will represent the City in collection cases for the Finance Department and other City departments. The attorney will appear as first chair before state and federal courts, including jury and bench trials in relatively less complex cases. Although emphasizing collections, the attorney may be involved in any matter of litigation by or against the City as assigned. Individuals interested in the potential Collections Unit position should apply to this recruitment because the City plans to use this recruitment for both positions.
All attorneys hired will have the opportunity for career advancement and to handle more complex litigation and different types of litigation as they gain more experience.
(Assistant City Attorney – Job Opening ID #505668).
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Candidates must submit an on-line application at kcmo.gov/careers. Along with the application, a cover letter, a resume, and Law School Transcript must be submitted. Class rank should be contained in one of these three documents. Interviewees will need three references and a writing sample.
Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months of appointment. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Application deadline: March 14, 2016.
DESCRIPTION OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Law Department is comprised of fifty attorneys and twenty support staff. The Office of the City Attorney provides legal services to the Mayor, the City Council, City Manager, boards, commissions and all of the departments of the City. The City Attorney is appointed by the City Manager to manage the legal affairs of the City. The Office operates through three divisions: Tort Litigation/Workers’ Compensation/Claims/Collections (“Tort Litigation Division”); Corporate Legal Services/Corporate Litigation; and the Prosecutor’s Office.
The Tort Litigation Division represents the City in personal injury cases, tax collection, other collection matters, and workers’ compensation cases. One attorney also manages the Office’s claims division. Two investigators work much as adjusters work for a private insurance company. These attorneys regularly appear in state and federal trial courts as well as the appeals courts.
The Corporate Legal Services/Corporate Litigation Division gives advice to every department of the City on legal issues they confront. The attorneys draft ordinances introduced by the Mayor, members of the City Council, the City Manager or department directors. Corporate attorneys also concentrate their efforts in a wide variety of areas including contracts, construction, real estate, housing, election issues, regulated industries, utilities, land use, tax, civil rights, personnel, labor, aviation, environmental, utilities, municipal finance, and telecommunications law. They also represent the City and its employees in contract, constitutional, civil rights (including employment discrimination) and administrative litigation.
The Prosecutor’s Office prosecutes all Municipal Court offenses including cases heard by the Housing Court, Domestic Violence Court, Drug Court, and other specialty courts. The Prosecutor’s Office also handles all Municipal Court appeals, trains city employees who appear regularly in Municipal Court, and suggests changes to ordinances that are frequently prosecuted in Municipal Court. The Prosecutor’s Office is “paperless”.
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITION
(PART-TIME)
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Law Department has one part-time (approximately 18 hours per week) position in the Domestic Violence Unit of the City Prosecutor’s Office at the Assistant City Attorney level. The hourly pay is $27.97. Please apply at www.kcmo.gov/careers or by going directly to:
https://psweb.kcmo.org/psp/ps/MOBILE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=505683&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
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PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE POSITION: A part-time (approximately 18 hours per week) prosecutor position in the Domestic Violence Unit of the City Prosecutor’s Office at the Assistant City Attorney level is available. The attorney will work under the direct supervision of the Domestic Violence Program Director with a team of prosecutors, domestic violence victim assistants and court advocates. This position is a grant funded position with documentation requirements, and is currently funded through December 2017. Funding is likely to continue, but is not guaranteed. The part-time prosecutor will be primarily responsible for reviewing domestic violence and child abuse cases submitted on the Warrant Review Docket and contacting victims/witnesses if more information is needed. Additionally, duties could include assisting with prosecuting domestic violence and child abuse cases heard on the Domestic Violence Court Docket and trial de novo appeals docket. (Assistant City Attorney – Job Opening ID #505683).
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Candidates must submit an on-line application at kcmo.gov/careers. Along with the application, a cover letter, a resume, and Law School Transcript must be submitted. Class rank should be contained in one of these three documents. Interviewees will need to provide three references and a writing sample.
Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months of appointment. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Application deadline: March 14, 2016.
DESCRIPTION OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Law Department is comprised of fifty attorneys and twenty support staff. The Office of the City Attorney provides legal services to the Mayor, the City Council, City Manager, boards, commissions and all of the departments of the City. The City Attorney is appointed by the City Manager to manage the legal affairs of the City. The Office operates through three divisions: Tort Litigation/Workers’ Compensation/Claims/Collections; Corporate Legal Services/Corporate Litigation; and the Prosecutor’s Office.
The Tort Litigation/Workers’ Compensation/Claims/Collections Division represents the City in personal injury cases, tax collection, other collection matters, and workers’ compensation cases. One attorney also manages the Office’s claims division. Two investigators work much as adjusters work for a private insurance company. These attorneys regularly appear in state and federal trial courts as well as the appeals courts.
The Corporate Legal Services/Corporate Litigation Division gives advice to every department of the City on legal issues they confront. The attorneys draft ordinances introduced by the Mayor, members of the City Council, the City Manager or department directors. Corporate attorneys also concentrate their efforts in a wide variety of areas including contracts, construction, real estate, housing, election issues, regulated industries, utilities, land use, tax, civil rights, personnel, labor, aviation, environmental, utilities, municipal finance, and telecommunications law. They also represent the City and its employees in contract, constitutional, civil rights (including employment discrimination) and administrative litigation.
The Prosecutor’s Office prosecutes all Municipal Court offenses including cases heard by the Housing Court, Domestic Violence Court, Drug Court, and other specialty courts. The Prosecutor’s Office also handles all Municipal Court appeals, trains city employees who appear regularly in Municipal Court, and suggests changes to ordinances that are frequently prosecuted in Municipal Court. The Prosecutor’s Office is “paperless”.
