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Workplaces across portland, the united states and the world are making tough decisions about how to protect their employees and community from covid-19We, too, find ourselves in the middle of this complex situation at the city of portlandWe are committed to ensuring the health and safety for our employees and our communityAs a part of this commitment, all city employees are required to be fully vaccinated, effective october 18, 2021Proof of full vaccination, or documentation of plans to become fully vaccinated (e.g., partially vaccinated however too soon for second dose, etc.) will be required prior to being hired by the city of portlandThe required vaccination is a minimum qualification requirement to be hired by the city of portlandWe understand that some are unable to be vaccinated for a variety of reasons, including medical and religious/spiritual reasonsShould you be offered employment with the city of portland, there is an exception process that provides for an exception and reasonable accommodation based on a qualified medical condition or religious/spiritual reasonException request process for covid-19 vaccine (exceptions only apply to candidate(s) offered a position; please do not submit at this time) this is an at will position.the portland city attorney’s office seeks an attorney with a minimum of four years of experience to defend the city in torts matters in state and federal courtsThe attorney will be responsible for all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, conducting all aspects of discovery, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial workThe position requires excellent written and oral-advocacy communication skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to manage a challenging caseload, and the flexibility to work both independently and as a team memberState and/or federal court civil litigation experience preferredPrior public entity experience, including police liability, wrongful death, and constitutional claims litigation a plus.ideal candidate profileideal candidates will have the following attributes: • minimum 4 years experience as an attorney;• state and/or federal court litigation experience;• excellent communication skills;• excellent writing ability;• proficiency in time and case managementabout the officethe portland city attorney`s office is a law office of over 40 attorneys and 30 legal support professionals, equivalent to a mid-sized portland law firmThe city attorney`s office manages, directs and integrates a wide range of complex, sensitive legal services, often involving issues of significant visibility and substantial consequence for the cityThe office is responsible both for providing legal advice and advocacy on highly complex and sensitive issues in diverse areas of law to the mayor, city council, bureau managers, other city employees, boards and commissions and for ensuring that city officials and employees comply with the legal and ethical standards set forth in statue and code.city of portland core values: anti-racism | communication | collaboration | equity | transparency | fiscal responsibilitythese values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforceTo learn more about the city`s core values, please click here.why work at the city of portland?the city of portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertiseWe are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunityThe city is a believer in all people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every dayWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their familiesIf you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the city of portland today.work locationcurrently, many positions with the city of portland are being performed remotely due to covid-19Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote statusIn the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.
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Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: competitive candidates for the deputy city attorney position will possess thequalifications identified in the position description and ideal candidate profile abovePlease be sure to provide sufficient information in your résumé and cover letter to display to our subject matter experts the extent of your qualificationsExperience - a minimum of 4 years of litigation experience as a licensed attorney, or other combination of experience demonstrating a capacity to perform the essential functions of the position.applicants must also possess: a juris doctor from an accredited law schooloregon state bar membership, in good standing, or membership in good standing in the bar of another jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain oregon state bar membership.must be fully vaccinated for covid-19 per city/state mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
Minimum qualifications
An evaluation of each applicant`s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%Do not attach materials not requestedOnly candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible listYou have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your resultsPlease read the city of portland administrative rule 3.01 for complete informationAdditional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.**please note: the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies** recruitment timeline: posting: 10/04/21 - 11/01/21applications reviewed: week of 11/01/21 eligible list: week of 11/08/21selection phase begins: week of 11/15/21job offer: december 2021**timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice** application instructionsapplicants must submit a professional résumé and a cover letter specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the `to qualify` section of this announcement in accordance with the following application instructions: your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this positionIncomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications.your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.if you are requesting veteran`s preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter and résumé any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the `to qualify` section above.all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitmentE-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Supplemental information
Work status: non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the united states at the time of applicationVeterans` preference: if you are requesting veterans` preference, attach a copy of your dd214/dd215 and/or veterans administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a veteranYou must request veterans` preference and include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you applyVeterans` preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date of this recruitmentAda, pregnancy, and religious accommodations: if you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the recruiter below for assistanceEqual employment opportunity: it is the policy of the city of portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of incomeThe city values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the city to apply.did you know? the city of portland offers Apply Now classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the cityFollow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: www.bit.ly/howtoapplyclassQuestions about the application process?john digrazia, senior recruiterbureau of human resourcesjohn.digrazia@portlandoregon.gov (503) 758-2030
