Law Director

The City of Napoleon has an immediate opening for a full-time Law Director. Candidates must be admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience, including criminal and traffic trial experience. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a full-time position with a starting annual salary of $85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience. Applications and job description may be obtained beginning Friday, February 13, 2026 between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from the City of Napoleon’s Administration Building, 255 W. Riverview Ave. P.O. Box 151, Napoleon, Ohio, 43545 or downloaded from the City of Napoleon’s website (www.napoleonohio.com). A properly completed notarized application must be returned to the above address, Attn: Human Resources, with a Resume and Cover Letter by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 27, 2026 to be considered. Applications submitted without following the above requirements will not be considered for employment. The City of Napoleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact the City of Napoleon with questions at 419- 592-4010 or info@napoleonohio.com

SUMMARY:

Serves as Chief Officer of the Civil Division, Criminal and Traffic Divisions of the City Law Department; and plans, directs and implements activities of the City Prosecutor's Office doing related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Hire, fire, direct and evaluate employees; sets pay rate for employees within the department.

•Provide legal advice and counsel on all civil matters in which the City is concerned for theCity Council and for all commissions, departments and offices thereof in matters relating totheir official duties.

•Provide, in writing, all ordinances, resolutions and other legislation which the body of CityCouncil may request.

•Prepare all contracts and other written instruments in which the City may be concerned andthe City Manager and/or body of City Council may request.

•Render opinions, either verbally or in writing, to inquires by officers of the City whoentertain doubts concerning the law in any matter before them relating to their officialduties.

•Perform all duties and functions concerning civil matters imposed upon city solicitors, cityattorneys or city law directors by the laws of the State of Ohio.

•Prosecute all cases brought before the Municipal Court for criminal and traffic offenses, occurring within the City or in unincorporated areas within the territory of the Court, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Thorough knowledge of Ohio Law including the City of Napoleon Ordinances.

•Ability to prepare cases for filing in court and prosecuting them to a conclusion includingthe handling of motions and trials.

•Ability to prepare briefs and argue cases in the Court of Common Pleas, as may be required,and in the Court of Appeals in the Supreme Court of Ohio.

•Ability to instruct subordinates, if any and clerical assistants.

•Ability to exercise good judgment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•A Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree and admitted and licensed to practice law in the Stateof Ohio.

•Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, including criminal and traffictrial experience and preparation of trial and appellate pleadings and briefs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

•Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

•Must be able to understand, carry out and direct complex oral and written directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•This job must be performed on-site, unless otherwise directed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Law Director shall establish residence Henry County or an adjacent county within 180 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person