Assistant Attorney​/Senior Assistant Attorney - Civil Division

Position: Assistant City Attorney/Senior Assistant City Attorney - Civil Division
* Collect, analyze, and evaluate risk data as necessary and recommend appropriate countermeasures; review current and proposed facilities, programs, and other activities by the City for risk management implications; perform internal audits to reduce property damage and general liability claims; review and analyze loss history runs from third party administrators and other insurance coverage loss exhibits; review, coordinate, research, and provide information and material to assist third party claims administrators as needed.
* Evaluate costs and benefits of alternate insurance programs, including self-insurance; administer and negotiate insurance renewal contracts for general liability, excess worker's compensation, cyber risk, property, contents, auto physical damage, and fidelity bonds; evaluate retention levels and coverages for self-insurance general liability, unemployment, property, and worker's compensation; develop and coordinate systems and procedures for the review of all contracts to minimize risk exposure;

review all reports and recommendations from third party administrators for appropriate changes in procedures, operations, or coverages; and monitor costs, benefits, and risk education or assumption to the City.
* Serve as a technical advisor to City leadership on matters of policy and practice relating to property, casualty, liability, and worker's compensation insurance coverage, coordination and payment of claims, and impacts of compliance with regulations or insurance issues as necessary.
* Serve as the City’s official coordinator for responding to grievances related to program and facility accessibility issues and accommodations required by the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
* Revised Code of Washington, the Washington Administrative Code, various federal codes, and the Kent City Code
* Legal research methodology including use of computer-based research tools
* Municipal government organizational structure, operations, policies, objectives, and jurisdiction
* Principles, practices, and procedures of civil and criminal law including court procedures and rules, as well as risk management, asset protection, and general liability
* Financial and legal requirements for developing, implementing, and administering self-insurance plans
* Insurance industry policies and procedures regarding claims and reserves, insuring agreements, underwriting and brokerage methods
* Injury and damage claim investigation and adjustment techniques for municipalities
* Principles of supervision and training
* Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including personal computer related software
* Effective oral and written communications skills
* Correct use of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as it pertains to the job
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
* Conflict management skills
* Performance of legal research and investigations, including the use of computer-based legal research systems
* Organizing, analyzing, and evaluating case facts, evidence, and legal precedent
* Case preparation and litigation techniques
* Preparation and delivery of oral presentations and arguments
* Correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as it pertains to the job
* Using oral and written communications effectively to organize and express ideas and persuasive arguments
* Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner
* Effectively using Microsoft computer programs
* Serve as an attorney for the City
* Work with and for a highly proficient team of attorneys and support staff
* Maintain professional composure and demonstrate tact, patience, safety, and courtesy at all times
* Formulate recommendations to Department Directors and project consequences of recommendations
* Analyze, organize, and evaluate case facts, evidence, and legal precedent
* Appear in court proceedings and in other forums on behalf of, and as the attorney for, the City
* Plan, develop, implement, maintain, evaluate, and modify a comprehensive and integrated risk management, loss control, property and general liability program
* Work effectively on…