Tax attorney Jobs in Peoria, IL

Salary : $74,904.00 - $90,595.00 Annually

Location : Peoria, IL

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 2024D-19

Department : Legal Department

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Description

The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

JOB TITLE : Attorney I

DEPARTMENT : Legal

LOCATION : 419 Fulton Street, Room 403, Peoria, Illinois

HOURS : 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. - Monday through Friday

SALARY : 2025 Management Grade 122 $74,904 - $90,595

Provides legal representation for the city on simple to moderately complex legal matters, including administrative hearings, ordinance enforcement, and litigation. This is accomplished by attending administrative and court hearings, conducting witness examinations and cross-examinations, preparing cases for trial, and engaging in civil discovery. The role also involves staffing boards and commissions for liquor, zoning, and other city activities, as well as contract review and negotiation. Additionally, responsibilities include presenting continuing education materials on legal issues for legal staff, police department personnel, and other departments, along with occasional attendance and presentations to the city council.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Litigation :

• Drafting or reviewing complaints, motions, notices, and responsive pleadings; preparing and presenting witness testimony; drafting briefs; developing and executing litigation strategies; conducting legal research on principles and precedent; communicating litigation strategies to city officials; negotiating settlements; attending court and administrative proceedings; and crafting and advancing enforcement actions.

Contract Drafting :

Administrative Responsibility :

Drafting Ordinances and Resolutions :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field, supplemented with a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Illinois is required.

Preferences :

Supplemental Information

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasional field work.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Attributes

PENSION PROGRAM : Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) : Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit - Annual Salary after 1 year's service. IMRF Disability Benefit - 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year's service.

Employee Contribution (12.15%)

Social Security - 7.65%

IMRF - 4.50%

Employer Contribution (14.33%)

Social Security - 7.65%

IMRF - 6.68%

VACATION : No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month.

1st Year of Service - 2 Weeks paid Vacation (Earned Monthly)

After 1 year of Service - 1 additional day earned per year up to 4 weeks

Employees can 'Roll Over' 1 year's plus 1 week vacation accrual from year to year. Credit may be given to new hires for prior government service for accruals.

SICK LEAVE : 6.67 hours per month earned. No limit on total days accumulated. Limit of 120 days paid out upon termination. (Percentage of Career Salary)

PERSONAL LEAVE : Earn 2.67 hours per month.

In First Year of Service - Accrued monthly, up to 4 days per year

2 to 5 Years of Service - 4 days per year

5 Years and Over - 5 days per year

HOLIDAYS : 10 Paid Holidays per year.

MEDICAL / DENTAL INSURANCE : Coverage effective first day of the next month following completion of one calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage - coverage for dependents is optional. The City of Peoria Health Insurance offers two (2) plan options for coverage. Bi-weekly premiums for employees depend on which plan is selected. On your hire date, you will meet with City's Patient Advocate to receive detailed information on the plans and the appropriate premium cost. Depending on plan selection, you can enroll in the Flexible Spending Program (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

LOW DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN

Member Only $49.62 / per pay

Member + Partner $169.33 / per pay

Member + Child(ren) $133.98 / per pay

Member + Family $233.84 / per pay

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN

Member Only $24.82 / per pay

Member + Partner $84.67 / per pay

Member + Child(ren) $66.99 / per pay

Member + Family $116.92per pay

LIFE INSURANCE : $50,000 group term Life Insurance and $50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - No cost to employee.

Optional Term Life Insurance : Opportunity for extra life insurance in amount up to annual salary (subject to insurance company approval). Employer pays half of monthly premium.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE : Savings accounts / loan accounts / checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone : (309) 494-8790; FAX : (309) 494-8793; Hours : 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 4 : 50pm, Monday through Friday.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions

WORKER'S COMPENSATION : Self-Insured Plan.

RESIDENCY : You are required to establish residency with Peoria city limits within one year of employment. However, if you choose to waive the requirement, you must live within a twenty (20) mile radius of City Hall and give up 2% of your base pay for five (5) years. You will need to complete a Waiver of Residency form in the Human Resources Department.