Code Attorney

Description

CivicPlus® is a trusted technology company dedicated to empowering government staff and powering exceptional digital experiences for residents. With a comprehensive suite of solutions that combine to form THE Modern Civic Experience Platform, we strive to create one-stop, frictionless, interactions that delight residents and help staff collaborate and work efficiently. As a result, government administrations that choose CivicPlus realize greater trust and satisfaction among their community members.

Backed by over 25 years of experience and leveraging the insights of more than 950 team members, our solutions are chosen by over 12,500 global entities and are used daily by over 340 million people in the U.S. and Canada alone. In additinon, the Code Team Attorneys have more than 150 years of local government experience combined.

The Code Attorney will work closely with other attorneys and editors to keep our clients' law legally sound and up to date, both in print and online.

Your Impact

• Supervise all aspects of codifications/recodifications and standalone legal reviews;
• Review legislation to identify conflicts, inconsistencies, and obsolete provisions in connection with the State’s statutes; identify conflicting or obsolete provisions; identify certain potentially unconstitutional provisions; update and add state law references and citations;
• Prepare legal memorandum identifying recommendations and work with clients to implement desired revisions;
• Provide legal support for Supplement Editors;
• Coordinate with Sales department.

Experience & Skills we value:*

• A minimum of two (2) years or more professional experience in the practice of law or legal research, with emphasis on local government law;
• Admission to a State Bar;
• Must be proactive, detail oriented, tech savvy, organized and driven to achieve top-quality work product;
• Ability to multi-task and move from project to project with ease and eye toward accuracy and timeliness;
• Superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well with peers, customers, and all levels of management;
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and listening);
• Able to function independently and adapt readily to multiple assignments and deadlines;
• Ability to deal with high-volume, rapid cycles, concurrent deadlines, and changing priorities;
• Takes initiative and accepts personal responsibility for work.
• Strong computer literacy (Windows, Word, Outlook)
• Note: We know that excellent candidates can have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements!

About CivicPlus

CivicPlus employees reside in over 45 states and 4 countries - building software solutions used by 12,000 local governments. Our employees perform interesting and challenging work that helps make an impact in communities across America (we’re purpose-driven).

CivicPlus still recognizes the importance of collaboration (we’re team players). We invest in opportunities to build employee connections and accelerate belonging. In addition to our Red Carpet rollout and Buddy system during onboarding, we have active committees in which you can directly participate or enjoy the activities they arrange including Community Engagement (philanthropic), ERG (employee resource groups), DEIB (Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging), and Great Work Place (plan fun virtual & in-person events).

CivicPlus recognizes that ambitious and innovative people look for their company to support their professional growth. In addition to internal training opportunities, we provide every employee with an annual professional development stipend. CivicPlus budgets 2-3% of wages on professional development, helping you grow your skills and develop your career - we support our employees’ growth.

Since 2011, CivicPlus has been named by Inc.Magazine as “One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the U.S.” This growth translates into opportunities for our employees as we look first to promote from within.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We desire to have our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve and we recognize that diverse and inclusive teams lead to more innovation and better financial returns. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What is our hiring process? - Introductory Call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. - First Interview with the Hiring Manager - Second Interview- Panel Interview with up to 4 CivicPlus Team Members - Interview Project Activity- This activity is designed to give us insight into your problem-solving approach and methods. - Offer

Please note that the specifics of this process may vary based on the position you're applying for.

Employment Practices

• CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. At CivicPlus, we celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities we serve.
• Upon receiving an offer of employment, candidates must complete required pre-employment screenings, which include a drug test and background screen. Offer of employment is contingent upon this post-offer screening process. All testing will be conducted by a licensed independent administrator, which will follow testing standards and background screens in accordance with state law.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the interview process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements. We welcome and encourage candidates of all abilities to apply for this position.