ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY IV and V (Real Estate Specialty)

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The selection process for this position is governed by state statues and civil service rules that apply to civil service positions in general and special expert classes in particular. The department may fill positions at the Assistant City Attorney IV or V level, based upon candidate qualifications and the nature of the assignment.  

Candidates will be placed on the highest-level list for which they qualify.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

An Assistant City Attorney assigned to the City Attorney’s Office, Legal Division engages in real estate and municipal law involving: real estate development, leasing, municipal finance and tax incremental financing, zoning, historic preservation, condominium law, eminent domain, property tax assessment, collection and exemption, and related civil litigation.

Real Estate

• Handle and advise all City Departments, Council members, and the Mayor’s office on a broad range of complex real estate matters and transactions; appear at commission, committee, and Council meetings.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments associated with real estate transactions.
• Draft leases, contracts, ordinances, and other transactional documents.
• Handle all aspects of closings for the sale, lease, and other disposition of City property.
• Represent the City in related litigation.

Advisory and Administrative

• Interpret related laws, rulings and regulations.
• Prepare legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents, as necessary to meet legal standards and consummate transactions
• Draft and review legal documents such as leases, disposition and development agreements, exclusive negotiating agreements, loan agreements, regulatory agreements, subordination agreements and other financing documents related to real estate transactions, and large-scale development projects.
• Advise departments, committees, boards and commissions on legal matters. 
• Negotiate on behalf of the City and its departments. 

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Assistant City Attorney IV

1. Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
2. Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.
3. Seven years of experience practicing law which includes three years of professional experience in real estate law.

Assistant City Attorney V

1. Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
2. Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.
3. Nine years of experience practicing law which includes three years of professional experience in real estate law.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

**Note: Qualified candidates will be placed on the highest list for which they qualify based upon his or her qualifications and experience.

Technical

• General knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex written materials.
• Complex analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze, assess, and organize facts and precedents and effectively present such materials verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform computerized research regarding legal issues.

Communication and Customer Service

• Excellent written communication skills including drafting ordinances, and memos.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers, City administrators, and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Customer service skills to ensure exceptional service.

Critical Thinking and Professionalism

• Ability to work accurately and prioritize and execute a large volume of projects with varying deadlines. 
• Detail orientation.
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize, analyze and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and exercise sound judgment to make decisions.
• Ability to work with a team, and train others. 
• Honesty and integrity for handling confidential information and politically sensitive issues.

Assistant City Attorney IV

• The current salary range (Pay Range 2SX) is $115,161-$161,221 annually, and the salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $118,616 - $166,058 annually. Appointment above the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and is subject to approval.

Assistant City Attorney V

• The current salary range (Pay Range 2TX) is $122,746-$171,838 annually, and the salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $126,428-$176,994 annually. Appointment above the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter to their application materials by the application deadline listed above.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.