Knowledge of legal principles and understanding of Oregon law, or ability to learn quickly; Researching, interpreting and credibly explaining policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations; Making persuasive legal presentations and arguments; Problem solving and risk assessment (analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and recommending appropriate actions); Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, department heads, contractors, other agencies, public officials, courts, administrative tribunals and the general public; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, public officials, other agencies and the general public; Participating in a team approach to analyzing and solving legal problems and issues; Drafting and interpreting legal documents and making presentations; Taking initiative and being innovative in approaches on legal issues under the direction of the City Attorney; Seeing connections between clients and providing proactive advice; helping clients think long-term; Working effectively in a public and political setting, particularly with the City Council; Establishing and maintaining the confidence and trust of public officials and varied clients in multiple City departments; Working independently and comfortably in areas of responsibility; Modeling and promoting trust, integrity and professionalism; Handling multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing work effectively; Quickly learning and grasping new concepts without a great deal of training; Ability to coordinate and participate in litigation; and. Preferred Qualifications: Municipal or public sector law experience, specifically in the areas of land use, construction (capital improvements) and procurement, real property and property acquisition, eminent domain, general advice work for government, or similar work for private entity clients that engage in public contracting or interact with governmental entities.