Job Number: 01-260526-01:  Assistant City Attorney

Company Name:  City of Kansas City,Law Department, Corporate Division


What you’ll do
Serve as primary legal counsel to the Department of Community Safety, advising the Director and senior leadership on a broad range of legal, operational, personnel, and civil rights matters to support effective and compliant operations.
Guide the Department in complying with court orders, settlement agreements, and negotiated resolutions, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
Review, draft, and approve contracts and legal documents, including memorandums of understanding and mutual aid agreements, to protect the City’s legal interests.
Advise on policies, procedures, directives, and training materials related to public safety and intervention strategies to reduce legal risk and ensure best practices.
Provide legal guidance during investigations, including those conducted by independent City investigatory bodies, and manage derivative litigation and administrative appeals as assigned.
Conduct in-service training for Department staff on liability, legal standards, and changes in law, and prepare legal bulletins to keep leadership and staff informed.
What success looks like
Department leadership receives clear, timely legal guidance that supports confident decision-making.
Legal risks are identified early, documented, and mitigated effectively.
Contracts, policies, and agreements are legally sound and aligned with City objectives.
Court orders, settlements, and compliance obligations are met without delay.
You are trusted to manage matters independently from start to finish with minimal oversight.


What you get
High-ownership role with direct access to senior leadership.
Exposure to complex, meaningful legal issues in public safety, civil rights, labor, and governance.
Opportunity to build a long-term legal career in public service with real community impact.


Why this role matters
The Department of Community Safety plays a critical role in public safety, justice, and rehabilitation efforts across the city. This position ensures those efforts are legally sound, equitable, and defensible. Your work directly affects how programs are implemented, how risks are managed, and how the City fulfills its responsibilities to residents and the justice system.



Interested Parties/How to Apply:     
 
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