Deputy City Attorney - Municipal/Land Use
NACBA, Portland, OR, United States
Position Overview
Full-time, at-will position. Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am–5 pm (alternate schedule may be available). Work location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
Benefits are available for this position. Language Pay Differential may be eligible for qualifying employees.
Position Summary
The Portland City Attorney’s Office seeks a motivated and engaged municipal generalist to join our team and advise Council and city bureaus/departments on significant policies, projects, and contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in land use law or advising local governments and bring strong initiative, a solid work ethic, and genuine enthusiasm for public service and creative problem solving.
The selected candidate will work as part of a team providing legal services to the City, with land use advice and advocacy expected to be a significant component of their work. The candidate must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in niche or novel areas of law. This Deputy City Attorney does not need to be an experienced litigator, although some knowledge and experience with litigation or appellate writing will be beneficial for the position. The position requires close, ongoing collaboration with staff, management, and elected officials.
Our practice involves a wide range of complex, interesting, and evolving issues in municipal and land use law. The work is challenging and rewarding, requiring thoughtful analysis, exemplary research and writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate nuanced legal and policy questions.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed attorney, including in the areas of municipal or land use law, or other combination of experience demonstrating a capacity to perform the essential functions of the position.
A Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school.
Oregon 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.
Ideal Candidate
Experienced in or knowledge of Oregon land use law, including experience at the Land Use Board of Appeals.
Experienced in advising local governments, demonstrating familiarity with local government law.
Excellent communicator, both in writing and orally.
Proficiency in time and case management.
Eager to learn and take ownership of their work.
Proactive and reliable contributor.
Enthusiastic about tackling complex problems with creativity and practical solutions.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
EEO Statement
The City of Portland requires candidates to be committed to racial equity as applied to legal analysis, policy, and institutional systems. This appointment is open to all qualified applicants.
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Full-time, at-will position. Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am–5 pm (alternate schedule may be available). Work location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
Benefits are available for this position. Language Pay Differential may be eligible for qualifying employees.
Position Summary
The Portland City Attorney’s Office seeks a motivated and engaged municipal generalist to join our team and advise Council and city bureaus/departments on significant policies, projects, and contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience in land use law or advising local governments and bring strong initiative, a solid work ethic, and genuine enthusiasm for public service and creative problem solving.
The selected candidate will work as part of a team providing legal services to the City, with land use advice and advocacy expected to be a significant component of their work. The candidate must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in niche or novel areas of law. This Deputy City Attorney does not need to be an experienced litigator, although some knowledge and experience with litigation or appellate writing will be beneficial for the position. The position requires close, ongoing collaboration with staff, management, and elected officials.
Our practice involves a wide range of complex, interesting, and evolving issues in municipal and land use law. The work is challenging and rewarding, requiring thoughtful analysis, exemplary research and writing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate nuanced legal and policy questions.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a licensed attorney, including in the areas of municipal or land use law, or other combination of experience demonstrating a capacity to perform the essential functions of the position.
A Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school.
Oregon 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.
Ideal Candidate
Experienced in or knowledge of Oregon land use law, including experience at the Land Use Board of Appeals.
Experienced in advising local governments, demonstrating familiarity with local government law.
Excellent communicator, both in writing and orally.
Proficiency in time and case management.
Eager to learn and take ownership of their work.
Proactive and reliable contributor.
Enthusiastic about tackling complex problems with creativity and practical solutions.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
EEO Statement
The City of Portland requires candidates to be committed to racial equity as applied to legal analysis, policy, and institutional systems. This appointment is open to all qualified applicants.
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