The successful candidate will be part of a team of four attorneys, two paralegals and a legal assistant responsible for assisting with pre-litigation claims, evaluating cases, developing case strategies, preparing cases for trial, appearing in court, preparing and filing briefs and pleadings on time both in trial court and the courts of appeal, building relationships with City departments and divisions, managing outside counsel, negotiating settlement agreements, and communicating with elected and appointed officials. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacomas geographic area.