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Attorney III - Municipal

Salary

$94,556.80 - $112,296.08 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07371

Department

Legal

Opening Date

12/30/2025

Closing Date

1/9/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is hiring an Attorney III – Municipal!

Whether you are an experienced civil attorney or looking to put your years of litigation experience to a different use, this role offers a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise in service of a vibrant and growing community.

In this position, you will provide advanced legal counsel to a diverse range of City departments - from the Airport to the Zoo - supporting essential public services that impact residents’ daily lives. Working with a high degree of independence, you will handle complex civil matters, advise on contracts, ordinances, real property transactions, employment and labor issues, and litigation, and serve as a trusted legal partner to City leadership, boards, and commissions.

You will also play a key role in mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating across departments, helping ensure City operations are legally sound, transparent, and aligned with Boise’s values. This position is ideal for attorneys with at least four years of experience who are motivated by meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to see the tangible results of their legal work in the community.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOISE?

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match

+ 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

+ Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive

+ Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass

+ Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

Performs all duties of an Attorney I and II - Municipal, in addition to providing mentoring and team coordination; performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required.

Provides civil legal assistance to city departments, commissions, boards and divisions. Completes special projects as requested, including drafting resolutions and ordinances. Assists departments with forming policies and procedures, advises on obligations relating to union employees and contracts and helps navigate issues of discipline and personnel investigations.

Offers specialized legal advice to internal clients by drafting and/or reviewing contracts, leases, land transactions, interagency memorandums of understanding and other documents with potential liability exposure for the city. Represents the city in civil rights, contract and tort cases. Reviews public records requests.

Attends internal and public meetings and hearings on behalf of the assigned clients. Answers general legal questions from members of the public. May provide legal advice to the mayor and council at city council meetings.

Civil Focus: Areas of emphasis may include contract, code, ordinance and resolution writing; real property transactions; legal research and writing assignments; and attending meetings associated with city clients, including those of internal boards and commissions.

Areas of emphasis also includes all aspects of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and four years of experience in civil or criminal litigation or municipal governance.

Knowledge of:

+ The principles of civil and criminal law, court rules and trial procedure, rules of evidence, rules of professional conduct, parliamentary procedure and legal ethics; contract laws with emphasis on intergovernmental contracts

+ Labor law and working with public sector unions under collective bargaining agreements

+ Employment law and laws such as FMLA, ADA, etc., that affect department decisions

+ Public records law and open meetings laws

+ Tort and tort claims laws; International Fire Code and Idaho law regarding disasters and fire services.

Ability to:

+ Work independently with little supervision

+ Communicate proficiently verbally and in writing in order to handle complex cases in state and federal court and to write briefs and other complex legal documents

+ Review, proof and critique the legal research and opinions of others

+ Operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using contemporary databases, word processing and spreadsheet software applications

+ Represent the city before outside agencies, communities and elected and/or appointed officials

+ Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Seven or more years of specialized knowledge and experience providing legal representation to local units of government, and the ability to provide politically sensitive legal advice and counsel consistent with open meeting, public records and other applicable laws.

Experience working with and advising interdisciplinary work groups, and participation on a project management and implementation team.

Expertise in civil matters such as land use, civil litigation, public safety, risk management, environmental, aviation, human resources or contracts and procurement law.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing.

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Education Verification

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and smell. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand and walk.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works: outside of, or extends beyond, a typical 8am to 5pm M-F work week, as required.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org