Assistant City Attorney, City of Huntington, West Virginia. The Legal Department of the City of Huntington, West Virginia is growing and adding a third Assistant City Attorney position. Huntington is a City of 50,000 with a growing university, two major hospitals and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The City has a budget of more than $77,000,000 and 350 employees. The salary for the Assistant City Attorney position ranges from $79,464 to $87,584, depending on experience. Experience as a working attorney and West Virginia Bar admission are preferred, but recently graduated attorneys will be considered. Other general requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and graduation from a fully accredited law school, will apply. Bar admission within six months of hire is necessary. The position will become available on July 1, 2025. This Assistant City Attorney will have primary responsibility for the litigation of collection issues but will also work closely with the City Attorney and staff in all matters and tasks of the office, including, but not limited to: litigation; Municipal Court prosecution; preparation of legal opinions; drafting legislation; advising department and division heads; police and fire civil service matters; labor issues; interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements; attending various Council and board meetings; and other duties as assigned by the City Attorney. The Assistant City Attorney is not required to be a resident of the City. The position includes a generous health insurance package, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, paid bar dues, regular hours, paid sick leave, portable PERS retirement, and life insurance. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Sherry Lewis at lewiss@huntingtonwv.gov before May 30, 2021. EOE/M/F/H
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