Attorney III - Municipal
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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
Description
Benefits
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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
