Due to the retirement of a long tenured incumbent, the City of Bellevue, Washington invites your interest in becoming their next City Attorney.

This is a tremendous opportunity to become part of a high performing organization with a strong executive leadership team that believes in a broader mission and vision for the city that guides the work for the whole organization enabling successful community wide outcomes. In addition to working with the City Council, here you will provide leadership for your department and contribute as a leadership team member in addressing organizational-wide challenges and opportunities for the city.

The new City Attorney will manage all of the services and activities of the City Attorney’s Office, which includes civil advice and litigation, misdemeanor criminal prosecution, risk management, and administration. The mission of the City Attorney’s Office is to protect lives and property and to preserve and enhance the quality of life of the public by delivering effective and high-quality advice, litigation, prosecution and risk management services that further the city’s policies and programs. The City Attorney’s Office has a staff of 27 and a current budget of $18.8 million.

The City of Bellevue fosters an environment of open communication and collaboration, where ideas and feedback are encouraged, supported and valued. The City Attorney will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional service and upholding the public interest. The City Attorney will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo.

Please note the filing deadline is August 24, 2018.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at: www.peckhamandmckenney.com. Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.Call Bobbi Peckham or Phil McKenney toll-free at (866) 912-1919 for more information.