Description
City Attorney
City of Port Angeles, Washington
Salary: $150,445 - $179,792
(Anticipated 2026 salary range: $159,140 - $190,186)
Plus excellent benefits, including 3% deferred compensation employer matching contributions, one-time $10,000 housing stipend, and reimbursement up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
Port Angeles, Washington, is located on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. With a population of 20,240, Port Angeles is abundant in cultural events, including festivals, art and music, outdoor recreation and sporting events. Port Angeles and the surrounding region offer incomparable recreation opportunities for year-round activities. Close by are hot springs, numerous rivers, beaches, and parks, the Olympic National Park, and the Olympic Discovery Trail, which is one of the longest trail systems in the U.S. Port Angeles is a tourist destination and international gateway via ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
As a full-service city, Port Angeles provides a wide array of municipal services including police, fire, public works, parks, utilities, and planning. Additionally, Port Angeles provides regional services such as water, sewer, emergency dispatch and solid waste to surrounding communities.
Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the City Attorney leads a team of four, including themselves, and represents and advises the City Council, City Manager, department heads, boards and commissions, and other City employees on legal matters pertaining to municipal government, civil litigation, and misdemeanor prosecution. This position must have a good working knowledge of a variety of legal subjects, including land use and environment, public utilities, water rights, employment, labor, contracts, property, tort liability, and general municipal law.
Required Education & Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college and accredited law school, admission to practice law in the State of Washington, and membership in the Washington State Bar Association. Five (5) years of combined experience as a city attorney, assistant city attorney, deputy prosecuting attorney and/or other law practice, of which at least two years is in municipal law.
Benefits include: 13 paid holidays. General leave bank. Medical insurance (12.5% employee paid premium). Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA). Dental & vision insurance. Health Care Offset. Employee Assistance Program. Life insurance – employer-paid premiums for $50,000 plan. Long term disability. Washington State Retirement System (PERS). 40 hours of management overtime given at the time of hire.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Port Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by September 21, 2025 (First review, open until filled.)
