Description

Open: September 17, 2025

Closes: Open until filled, first review of applications on October 8, 2025

Salary: $8,470/mo - $10,372/mo Table 0 Range 22

Status: full-time, exempt, non-represented

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Assistant City Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and civil infractions filed in the Centralia Municipal Court and for representing the interests of the City in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other adjudicative proceedings. The Assistant City Attorney also assists with contract review, public records requests, legal document drafting, and legal research. The Assistant City Attorney must exhibit exceptional attention to detail, thorough legal research skills, strong victim advocacy abilities, and sound independent judgment under limited supervision. This
role requires the initiative to proactively identify legal, operational, and procedural improvements that support the office’s effectiveness and efficiency.

This classification description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent with this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• One or more years of experience litigating criminal or civil cases.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be able to pass:

• Background check processes including a criminal history check and reference checks.
• Education verification.
• Must possess a valid Washington state driver’s license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday
• Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• City paid $105,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found at https://www.cityofcentralia.com/Jobs.aspx along with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609 / 118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail [email protected]. Next review of applications will be on October 8,
2025.

The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying.
Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility