<strong>Salary:</strong> $64,099.00 - $117,899.00 Annually<br><strong>Location :</strong> City of Wichita - City Hall, KS<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Job Number:</strong> Asst City Attorney 2 Civil Dep<br><strong>Department:</strong> Law Department<br><strong>Division:</strong> LAW Administration<br><strong>Opening Date:</strong> 09/02/2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central<br><strong>Bargaining Unit:</strong> NONE<br> <br><strong>The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.</strong><br> <strong>Distinguishing Features of Work</strong><br>This position offers a unique opportunity to provide legal guidance on municipal contracts, procurement, and compliance, ensuring the City operates within the bounds of law while mitigating risks. You will collaborate closely with multiple departments, advising on complex contracts, negotiating terms, and resolving disputes in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment. Work is subject to review of the Chief Deputy City Attorney or Director of Law and will work closely with a Deputy City Attorney and multiple departments on a variety of contracts to support strategic city initiatives and uphold the integrity of municipal operations.<br><strong>Workdays and Hours - </strong>Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm<br><strong>Bargaining Unit: </strong>Employee Council<br><br><strong>**Posting may close at any time **</strong><br> <strong>Examples of Work Performed</strong><br> <br><ul><li>Provide legal advice and guidance to the City Purchasing Manager on matters pertaining to City procurement</li><li>Drafting and reviewing contracts including leases, purchase agreements, and other legal documents</li><li>Negotiating contract terms with clients, vendors, and other parties</li><li>Providing legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations</li><li>Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations</li><li>Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks within contractual agreements</li><li>Collaborating with other departments to gather necessary information for contract development</li><li>Resolving any contract-related disputes or issues</li><li>Updating contractual policies and procedures as needed to align with current laws</li><li>Conducting legal research to support contract negotiations and development</li><li>These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul><br> <strong>Requirements of Work</strong><br> <br><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially as they relate to municipal corporations, and ability to apply this knowledge to legal issues.</li><li>Ability to analyze and draft risk-limiting contracts and legal instruments.</li><li>Expertise in contract law, especially as it pertains to technology and construction</li><li>Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required. </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Familiarity with lien laws, indemnity clauses, and dispute resolution provisions</li><li>Knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal regulatory requirements</li><li>High attention to legal detail and document accuracy</li><li>Professional discretion and sound judgment</li><li>Ability to collaborate across legal and non-legal teams</li><li>Strong time management in high-stakes environments</li><li>Ability to attend off-site meetings as needed.</li><li>Admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.</li><li>Ability to work in an office environment using current office technology and equipment.</li><li>An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace</li></ul><br> <strong>Required Experience and Training</strong><br> <br><ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of law.</li><li>Must be currently admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas or licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed within 6 months of hire.</li><li>Three (3) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney or inhouse or corporate counsel.</li><li>Two (2) years of experience providing legal advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. </li></ul><br><strong>Preferred Experience and Training</strong><br><br><ul><li>One (1) year of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts within technology, construction, or procurement contexts.</li><li>One (1) year of experience advising governmental entities or public agencies on contracts and procurement.</li></ul><br><strong>Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement. </strong><br><br>Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. <br>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:<br>CITY OF WICHITA <br><br>FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS <br><br>1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year. <br><br>2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment. <br> <br>3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance. <br> <br>4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.<br>5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.<br>6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.<br>7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.<br> 8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age. <br> <br>9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment. <br> <br>10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost. <br> <br>11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.<br>12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.<br>13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES <br> Deferred Compensation Investment Program<br> Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)<br> Bereavement Pay<br> Employee Emergency Assistance Fund<br> Voluntary Shared Leave Program<br> Training Programs<br> Longevity Pay <br> Credit Union<br> Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<br> Injury Leave (on-job injury) <br> Community Volunteer Events<br>01 <br> <br> I have graduated from an accredited school of law <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> <br>02 <br> <br> Are you admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas or eligible for admission by reciprocity? <ul> <li>Yes, I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.</li> <li>Yes, I am licensed to practice law in another state and can become licensed in Kansas within 6 months of hire.</li> <li>No, I am not admitted or eligible for admission by reciprocity.</li> </ul> <br>03 <br> <br> I have the following years of legal experience as a licensed attorney or inhouse or corporate counsel. <ul> <li>Less than 1 year of experience</li> <li>1 to 2 years experience</li> <li>3 to 4 years of experience</li> <li>+5 years of experience</li> <li>I do not have any legal experience as a licensed attorney or inhouse or corporate counsel.</li> </ul> <br>04 <br> <br> I have following years of experience providing legal advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation. <ul> <li>less than 6 months of experience</li> <li>6 months - 1 year of experience</li> <li>2 - 3 years of experience</li> <li>4 + years of experience</li> <li>I do not have any experience providing legal advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation.</li> </ul> <br>05 <br> <br> I have following years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts within technology, construction, or procurement contexts. <ul> <li>less than 1 year of experience</li> <li>1 - 2 years of experience</li> <li>3 - 4 years of experience</li> <li>5 + years of experience</li> <li>I do not have any experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts within technology, construction, or procurement contexts.</li> </ul> <br>06 <br> <br> I have following years of experience advising governmental entities or public agencies on contracts and procurement. <ul> <li>less than 1 year of experience</li> <li>1 - 2 years of experience</li> <li>3 - 4 years of experience</li> <li>5 + years of experience</li> <li>I do not have any experience advising governmental entities or public agencies on contracts and procurement.</li> </ul> <br>07 <br> <br> I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> <br>Required Question