assistant city attorney

CITY OF NAMPA

<div>Nampa, ID
<div>Job Title: Assistant City Attorney
 
 
Hiring Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 annually
 
 
Department: Mayor&rsquo;s Office
 
Reports to (Role): City Attorney
 
FLSA Status: Exempt
 
Job Code: 2009
 
Pay Grade: 23E
 
Travel Required: Minimal
 
Position(s) Supervised: May provide occasional supervision to other Legal Department staff by assignment, delegation, or in the absence of the City Attorney
 
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
 
The City of Nampa recently transitioned to in-house legal counsel in 2025 and is seeking a dedicated, team-oriented Assistant City Attorney to support the City Attorney in the exciting undertaking of building the legal department for Idaho&rsquo;s third-largest city in a time of significant growth.
 
 
Under the direction of the City Attorney, an Assistant City Attorney assists the City Attorney in providing legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, the City Council, Department Directors, and City employees on a wide variety of municipal law issues. An Assistant City Attorney, as directed by the City Attorney, is expected to represent the City in litigation, administrative hearings, contract negotiations, and other legal matters and proceedings, including but not limited to handling infraction and misdemeanor prosecution.
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
<ul><li>Serve as legal counsel to the City of Nampa, assisting the City Attorney with all legal matters, both civil and criminal.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Provide legal review and guidance to all City Departments for various municipal matters, such as contracts for public works projects, professional service agreements, grant proposals, inquiries with public record requests, public hearing procedures, and the interpretation of laws and ordinances. Provides legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, and City boards and commissions on the legal risks and viable options regarding governmental and operational affairs.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Represent the City in civil litigation cases and/or administrative hearings; prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings for judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings; negotiate, review, and prepare agreements and contracts for City Departments; may represent the City in complex contract negotiations.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Attend City Council meetings and other City public meetings, as needed or assigned. At the request of the City Attorney, Department Directors, or other city officials or employees, provide training to public safety officers and general City employees, as well as legal training in civil and related law topics in areas of law, risk assessment, legal compliance, and policy development.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Deliver excellent customer service to the public, other City staff, and departments. Provide information, answer questions, and respond to inquiries in person and by telephone.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Direct and assign tasks to legal staff assistants.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>As may be assigned, prosecutes misdemeanor and traffic infractions, including appeals, and domestic violence cases. Coordinates efforts of police, county prosecutors, victim witness coordinator, and other victim advocates, victims, and Domestic Violence Court personnel in the prosecution and resolution of domestic violence cases. Researches and prepares legal briefs on criminal matters, including appeals. Represents the City to the specialty courts and other community and law enforcement groups, committees, and agencies, as assigned.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>The range of services routinely includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of municipal law:
</li></ul>Public Records Act
 
Conflicts of Interest
 
Collection law - matters related to the collection of accounts receivable
 
Election law
 
Contracts
 
Real estate law and property transactions
 
Land use and environmental law - including land leasing, cell towers, and naming rights
 
Public Works contracting/public contracts/capital projects
 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
Labor negotiations
 
Code Enforcement
 
Tort liability and risk management
 
Fees, taxes, assessments
 
Water rights
 
Ordinances and resolutions
 
State of emergency declarations and powers
 
Municipal financing- bonding, enterprise funds, etc.
 
 
<ul><li>Continuously update City ordinances, procedures, and practices documents as required by the City.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Review and analyze local, state, and federal pending legislation, laws, and court decisions, providing updates to the City Attorney, Mayor, City Council, and City staff. Legal Staff will need to proactively propose modifications to City policies, ordinances, and plans.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Review and approve staff reports, conduct preliminary research/analysis, and/or prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents as required by the City.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Represent the City in civil litigation brought on behalf of, or against, the City as necessary, at the Mayor and City Council's request.
</li></ul> 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
 
<ul><li>As directed by the City Attorney, recommend, manage, and monitor the performance of selected outside special counsel that is responsible for providing litigation or other special services. In the event of service lapses, the Assistant City Attorney may be required to provide the necessary services.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management&rsquo;s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
</li></ul> 
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, &amp; LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
 
<ul><li>Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
</li><li>Licensed and active member of the Idaho State Bar in good standing.
</li><li>Expertise in civil matters such as land use, public safety, risk management, contracts, and procurement law.
</li><li>At least 3 years of specialized knowledge and experience providing legal representation to local units of government.
</li></ul> 
PREFERENTIAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, &amp; LICENSE CERTIFICATIONS:
 
5 or more years of experience in municipal leadership or governmental legal practice.
 
Extensive experience or adeptness at preparing, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a broad array of contracts and transactional work.
 
Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience as a practicing attorney in the following areas of law or practice:
 
Idaho procurement laws
 
Idaho Public Records Act
 
Idaho Open Meetings Law
 
Idaho Local Land Use and Planning Act
 
Government prosecution
 
Alcohol licensing
 
Law enforcement defense or similar constitutional issues
 
Eminent domain and condemnation
 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
Employment law or similar human resource issues
 
Code Enforcement
 
Tort liability and risk management
 
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES:
 
 
<ul><li>Knowledge of Idaho municipal civil and criminal law; court administration; current principles and applications of Idaho civil, criminal, and administrative law that impacts municipal corporation legal activities; Essential provisions and structure in contracts to minimize risk exposure and maximize protections of government interests; State and Federal court procedures and rules of evidence; interview techniques, methods and strategies used for case preparation; pleadings and effective practices and techniques in the presentation of court cases; principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation; principles and practices of legal communication methods; management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, elected officials, and staff. Skill in the operation of a computer and software programs, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; the art of fostering a positive work environment and team-based culture free from hearsay and interpersonal conflicts that negatively impact morale, productivity, and overall success.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Ability to be flexible and creative as the Legal Department progressively creates standard operating procedures and refines workflow management for the City&rsquo;s inaugural in-house Legal Department. Must be able to define and analyze complex legal issues and problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing research and organize facts; perform legal risk-benefit analyses; evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly, logically and persuasively; exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and legal parameters under pressure; interpret and explain state and federal law, regulations, legislation and constitutional provisions; develop sound litigation strategy and represent the City effectively in hearings, courts of law and meetings; use a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned or upset individuals; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or attorney-client privileged matters; determine long range needs for development of the department; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>All applicants must be able to successfully pass Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and City of Nampa background check processes and drug testing, which may include reference checks, criminal history checks, driving record checks, and pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug tests.
</li></ul> 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 
<ul><li>Work is performed primarily in an office environment, and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions.
</li></ul> 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
 
<ul><li>Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment and use primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
</li><li>Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
</li><li>Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
</li><li>Visual Abilities: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).
</li><li>Physical Strength &amp; Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to maneuver and function in and around an office environment. Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
</li></ul> 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
 
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
 
EEO STATEMENT:
 
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
 
DISCLAIMER:
 
The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to modify this job description and/or assign tasks to the employee as deemed appropriate. This position may close before the closing date.
</div>Position : 200901
Code : 2025093-1
Type : INTERNAL &amp; EXTERNAL
Posting Start : 09/02/2025
Posting End : 09/30/2025
HOURLY RANGE: $50.48-$57.69</div>

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

City of Salinas

<div>
 The City of Salinas is accepting applications for an Assistant City Attorney to provide a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, the City Council and various boards and commissions, as well as legal tasks involving a wide variety of municipal legal subjects with general instruction or assistance from the City Attorney.
 
 
 
 An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree and a three percent (3%) increase to base salary effective the first full pay period of January 2026. Click here for a complete list of competitive benefits.
 
 
 
 
 Distinguishing Characteristics
 
 
 :
 
 This is an advanced journey level of the legal series. This class may be distinguished from the next lower class of Senior Deputy City Attorney by the level of independent judgment exercised and the difficulty and complexity of work performed. In addition, this position is expected to provide expert advice and assistance to less experienced attorneys on complex legal problems.
 
 
 
 Supervision Received and Exercised:
 
 Receives general direction from the City Attorney. May exercise supervision over professional attorneys and clerical staff.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on various legal problems for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides legal updates and training to staff and commissions
 </li>
 <li>
 Confers with and renders assistance to department heads in establishing departmental policies by applying legal points and procedures; recommends changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares, drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments, and offers opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agent or agency
 </li>
 <li>
 Brings litigation on behalf of the City and defends litigation brought against the City
 </li>
 <li>
 Investigates claims and complaints against the City and takes or recommends appropriate action
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in or prepares cases for hearings and trials and represents the City in such hearings
 </li>
 <li>
 Represents the City Attorney at various City Council and board and commission meetings and in court when necessary
 </li>
 <li>
 Prosecutes for civil and criminal remedies to enforce city ordinances, abates public nuisances, recovers damages to City property, condemns property for public purposes and other matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the supervision of the clerical staff and subordinate professionals
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs related duties as assigned
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Knowledge Of
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Methods of legal research
 </li>
 <li>
 Judicial procedures and rules of evidence
 </li>
 <li>
 Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal corporations
 </li>
 <li>
 Organization, duties, powers, limitations, authority, and operating procedures of a City Attorney&rsquo;s Office
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizations and public agencies in Monterey County
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Ability To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyze a wide variety of legal issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze or prepare a wide variety of legal documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform legal work requiring the use of independent judgment
 </li>
 <li>
 Work independently in the absence of supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the supervision and training of subordinate clerical and professional staff
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience:
 
 At least five (5) years of professional legal experience. Municipal experience providing full-time legal services for governmental agencies including municipal or county counsel, special district counsel or private law firm providing legal support to local government clients is highly desirable, as is experience with civil litigation.
 
 
 
 Licenses and Certifications:
 
 Active membership in the State Bar of California.
 
 
 
 Physical Demands and Working Conditions
 
 
 :
 
 Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 20 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
 
 
 Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.
 
 
 Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
 
 
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
 
 
 
 For questions, please contact Patricia Pe&ntilde;aloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or
 
 patricia.penaloza@ci.salinas.ca.us
</div>

Assistant City Attorney

<div>
 The City of Salinas is accepting applications for an Assistant City Attorney to provide a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, the City Council and various boards and commissions, as well as legal tasks involving a wide variety of municipal legal subjects with general instruction or assistance from the City Attorney.
 
 
 
 An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree and a three percent (3%) increase to base salary effective the first full pay period of January 2026. Click here for a complete list of competitive benefits.
 
 
 
 
 Distinguishing Characteristics
 
 
 :
 
 This is an advanced journey level of the legal series. This class may be distinguished from the next lower class of Senior Deputy City Attorney by the level of independent judgment exercised and the difficulty and complexity of work performed. In addition, this position is expected to provide expert advice and assistance to less experienced attorneys on complex legal problems.
 
 
 
 Supervision Received and Exercised:
 
 Receives general direction from the City Attorney. May exercise supervision over professional attorneys and clerical staff.
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on various legal problems for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides legal updates and training to staff and commissions
 </li>
 <li>
 Confers with and renders assistance to department heads in establishing departmental policies by applying legal points and procedures; recommends changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepares, drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments, and offers opinions as to legal acceptability when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agent or agency
 </li>
 <li>
 Brings litigation on behalf of the City and defends litigation brought against the City
 </li>
 <li>
 Investigates claims and complaints against the City and takes or recommends appropriate action
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in or prepares cases for hearings and trials and represents the City in such hearings
 </li>
 <li>
 Represents the City Attorney at various City Council and board and commission meetings and in court when necessary
 </li>
 <li>
 Prosecutes for civil and criminal remedies to enforce city ordinances, abates public nuisances, recovers damages to City property, condemns property for public purposes and other matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists in the supervision of the clerical staff and subordinate professionals
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs related duties as assigned
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge of:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Methods of legal research
 </li>
 <li>
 Judicial procedures and rules of evidence
 </li>
 <li>
 Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to municipal corporations
 </li>
 <li>
 Organization, duties, powers, limitations, authority, and operating procedures of a City Attorney&rsquo;s Office
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizations and public agencies in Monterey County
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Ability To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Analyze a wide variety of legal issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze or prepare a wide variety of legal documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform legal work requiring the use of independent judgment
 </li>
 <li>
 Work independently in the absence of supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the supervision and training of subordinate clerical and professional staff
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience:
 
 At least five (5) years of professional legal experience. Municipal experience providing full-time legal services for governmental agencies including municipal or county counsel, special district counsel or private law firm providing legal support to local government clients is highly desirable, as is experience with civil litigation.
 
 
 
 Licenses and Certifications:
 
 Active membership in the State Bar of California.
 
 
 Supplemental Information
 
 
 
 Physical Demands and Working Conditions
 
 
 :
 
 Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials, visual display terminals; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 20 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
 
 
 Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.
 
 
 Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
 
 
 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.
 
 
 
 For questions, please contact Patricia Pe&ntilde;aloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or
 
 patricia.penaloza@ci.salinas.ca.us
 
 
 
 Veteran&rsquo;s Preference:
 
 A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City&rsquo;s Veteran&rsquo;s Preference Application and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.
 
 
 
 Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:
 
 In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
 
 
 
 Selection Process:
 
 Applicants&rsquo; qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.
 
 
 Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Employer:
 
 The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.
 
 
 
 Salary Steps:
 
 The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)
 
 
 For a complete listing of benefits, please click here to visit the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for this position.
 
 
 01
 
 
 Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
 
 
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 Yes
 </li>
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 No
 
 
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 02
 
 
 Are you a current member of the California State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the state of California, and are active with all California Bar annual requirements?
 
 
 <ul>
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 Yes
 </li>
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 No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 03
 
 
 Please select the option that best describes your municipal law and/or litigation experience in the State of California.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 7 years or more
 </li>
 <li>
 5-6 years or more
 </li>
 <li>
 3-4 years or more
 </li>
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 Less than 3 years
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 04
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Affordable Housing. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 05
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Planning and Economic Development. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 06
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Law Enforcement and Public Safety Issues. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 07
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Employment Law. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 08
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Litigation and Administrative Hearings. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 09
 
 
 In 500 words or less, please answer the following supplemental question to the best of your ability. "See Resume" it not an acceptable response and will result in a disqualification. Note: The text box below does NOT provide you with the word count. It is your responsibility to track your usage and stay within the 250-word limit. Copy and pasting your response into a Microsoft Word Document is recommended for obtaining your word count. Failure to stay within the above stated word limit may result in your disqualification from this recruitment process. Describe your legal research and experience advising clients in the area of Contracting Issues. Include in your answer the types of clients, the nature &amp; scope of the issues and any relevant public agency experience.
 
 
 10
 
 
 Provide one writing sample where you were the primary author that would be a sample of any of the experiences from Questions #4 through #9. Redact any identifying information if necessary. You will have the ability to attach your writing sample when applying online. You will use the "Add Attachment(s)" function in the "Confirmation Application" stage of the application process to upload your writing sample. Please title your writing sample "Supplemental Writing Sample." Have you attached a writing sample that is titled "Supplemental Writing Sample?"
 
 
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 Required Question
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</div>

City of Fort Worth

<div>Pay Range: $44.99 - $46.79/hr. | $93,574 - $97,317 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Fort Worth City Attorney's Office is a collegial team of legal professionals providing excellent legal service to the City of Fort Worth. As an in-house legal department, we practice in a wide range of civil and criminal law on behalf of and for the City, including general counsel, litigation, and prosecutorial areas. Local government is the form of government that is closest to the people and working for a well-managed city like Fort Worth gives meaning and purpose as you see the direct and positive impact your legal work has on improving the community.

The City Attorney's Office places strong emphasis on mentorship and career development and the majority of our attorneys receive in-house training for their positions. We highly value diversity and work life balance and we view our office as a work family, consistently striving to be a respectful and supportive work place with a great culture.

This position, Assistant City Attorney I, would be assigned to the Employment Advising Division where they would be responsible for advising City Departments on employment related matters.

Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience, including relevant trial and/or transactional experience.</li>
<li>Possession of a license from the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law is required at the time of hiring.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Municipal experience.</li>
<li>Human resources experience.</li>
<li>Employment-related litigation and administrative matters experience.</li>
</ul>
The Assistant City Attorney I job responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Providing advice and guidance regarding employment and disciplinary matters, and the interpretation and application of state civil service statues, City personnel rules, and labor agreements.</li>
<li>Responding to state and federal charges of employment discrimination, representing the City in state and federal lawsuits involving claims of employment discrimination and retaliation, labor contract grievances, and disciplinary appeals.</li>
<li>Processing public information request in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act.</li>
<li>Reviewing and recommending changes to personnel policies.</li>
<li>Perform other legal tasks, including advising City departments on employment issues, advising City labor negotiators, responding to subpoenas and reviewing and commenting on pending legislation.</li>
<li>Advising City boards and commissions, and providing other legal research and legal advice to the City staff on a variety of matters as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions/Physicals Demands:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work &ndash; Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The successful applicant for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.</div></div>

Assistant City Attorney I

CITY OF ODESSA

<div>Department: Legal Reports to: City Attorney
Summary: Under general supervision, prepares and prosecutes misdemeanor cases for the City Attorney's Office (CAO); represents the City Attorney in all aspects of assigned court cases; consults with victims and offenders, and develops legal intervention strategies; assures compliance with state and federal laws and CAO policies and procedures. Reviews documents and operational issues, and provides legal opinions and advice; analyzes legislation and operational impact, minimizes risk and liability, reviews contracts, advises on legal intervention strategies, and manages assigned legal issues.
Essential Functions: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:<ul><li>
Prepares pleadings and plea offers on all misdemeanor cases occurring within the City; brings misdemeanor cases before the court, and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; assures that cases are resolved within CAO policy guidelines.</li><li>
Acts as City Prosecutor in misdemeanor prosecutions; appears in Municipal Court for all court calendars, and represents the City against individuals charged with misdemeanor offenses; conducts negotiations with opposing counsel within designated scope of authority; prepares and presents cases for Municipal Courts.</li><li>
Reviews documents and provides legal opinions and advice; makes appropriate decisions based on knowledge of state and federal laws, City policies, and legal standards; assures the legality of City operations.</li><li>
Represents the City in a variety of legal and administrative proceedings; provides legal advice and interprets state laws and City ordinances; manages case preparation and prosecution of City code violations.</li><li>
Reviews police reports, criminal complaints, and citations for legal significance; evaluates charges, validates documentation, and gathers facts and data; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether charges should be filed or dismissed; develops strategy in preparation for presentation of Municipal Court cases for prosecution.</li><li>
Drafts pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda on motions, trials and appeals; advises victims and witnesses of trial and appearance dates and legal requirements.</li><li>
Coordinates with local law enforcement organizations, City departments, and outside agencies.</li><li>
Researches, Composes, reviews, and approves contracts, resolutions, ordinances, public communications, and a wide variety of legal documents for City staff and the City Attorney's Office (CAO).
</li><li>Manages assigned CAO functions, including professional civil legal work, legal counsel and education, technical and legal documents, legislative assistance, and representation before courts, boards, and administrative hearings; protects the legal rights of the City, and reduces liability risk.
</li><li>Prepares documents and assists CAO legal staff with litigation, negotiations, settlements, prosecutions and other municipal legal proceedings; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether legal issues should be prosecuted or defended, based on the facts of law and evidence; assists with settlement of cases.
</li><li>Monitors changes in state and federal regulations, standards, and legislation governing municipalities; assists City departments to develop revised policies to meet compliance requirements for new legislation.</li><li>
Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.</li><li>
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
</li><li>Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff. Maintains the confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. Performs other duties as required or assigned.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines: Juris Doctorate Degree is required or a reasonable expectation of obtaining in an acceptable transition period.
Knowledge of:
<ul><li>State of Texas criminal and civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable Federal rules and regulations.</li><li>
Texas Judicial Procedures and Rules of Evidence.</li><li>
Legal precedents and court decisions impacting municipal government.</li><li>
Municipal government functions, political environments, and confidentiality standards.</li><li>
Principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records, and other data that may be used in court and legal hearings.</li><li>
Texas court protocols and practices, and law enforcement agency procedures.</li><li>
Principles and practices of legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct.</li><li>
Legal case management procedures, ethics, and techniques</li></ul>
Must have or acquire knowledge of:<ul><li>
Legal precedents and court decisions impacting municipal government.</li><li>
Current political and economic trends in municipal, state, and federal government.</li><li>
Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens</li></ul>
Skill in:<ul><li>
Analyzing complex legal administrative issues, interpreting laws and regulations, evaluating alternatives and developing recommendations, strategies, and operational improvements.</li><li>
Interpreting and applying criminal and civil laws to information, evidence, and other data compiled.</li><li>
Prosecuting cases in a courtroom, presenting legal arguments, and mediating legal issues.</li><li>
Using effective interrogative procedures, and recognizing suspicious and deceitful behavior patterns.</li><li>
Reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents.
</li><li>Working independently, maintaining composure and discretion, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.</li><li>
Prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision.</li><li>
Explaining federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality.</li><li>
Reviewing and maintaining records, compiling technical information, and managing official records.</li><li>
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.</li><li>
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships and open communications with City employees, law enforcement agencies, court and justice system representatives, and advocate groups.</li><li>
Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business and specialized software.</li><li>
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
</li></ul>License and certification requirements: Must be a member of the Texas State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the state of Texas, remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements or reasonable expectation of obtaining in acceptable transition period.
Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.</div>

City of Des Moines

<div>
 Distinguishing Features of the Class
 
 
 
 Assistant City Attorney I - Expected Starting Salary is $93,787.20
 
 
 
 Provides professional legal representation for the City of Des Moines; works independently with minimal supervision; performs related work as required.
 
 
 Acceptable Experience and Training
 
 
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 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree; and
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 A minimum of two years of practicing municipal law, real estate regulation, transactional work or real estate development experience preferred.
 
 
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 Transcripts verifying degree conferred needs to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to be considered for the position. Please attach to the application, send electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax 515-237-1680 or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application closing date.
 
 
 
 
 Required Special Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer, physical examination and drug screen;
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 Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility;
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 Admission to practice law in the State of Iowa at the time of closing date.
 
 
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 Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
 
 
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 Prosecutes simple misdemeanor municipal ordinance violations ;
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 Supports enforcement of civil infractions as needed;
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 Advises departments including representation in small claims actions;
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 Attends meetings and advises other City departments as requested;
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 Seeks judgments regarding property damage to City property;
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 Defends non-complex litigation;
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 Serves as second chair in complex litigation as requested;
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 Advises City departments on related matters;
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 Performs special projects for the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorneys, or other supervisor(s) as requested;
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 Represents the City before state and federal administrative agencies, boards and commissions;
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 Performs professional legal work and review related to federal, state and municipal issues;
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 Studies City, State, Federal and general municipal law for information and precedents having a bearing on City legal problems;
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 Provides legal advice, opinions and training to City Staff, City Boards, Committees, Commissions and agencies, and attends meetings of those bodies;
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 Researches, prepares and compiles proposed ordinances and resolutions and proposed amendments to existing ordinances;
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 Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
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 Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as available and approved, and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
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 Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
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 Performs other related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
 
 
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 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree? If yes, submittal of college transcripts is required by application deadline to receive credit. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by attaching to your application, electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319 by the application deadline date.
 
 
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 I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have attached my transcripts.
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 I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
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 I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.
 
 
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 Are you or will you be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa at the time of the closing date?
 
 
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 Yes, I am currently licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa.
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 Yes, I WILL be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa at the time of the closing date.
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 No, I am not licensed, nor will I be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa at the time of the closing date.
 
 
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 Describe any work-related experience you may have practicing in the below areas, including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
 
 
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 Administrative
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City of Delaware, OH

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Details</h2>
<div><div><div>Career area</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Position Type</div>
<div>Full Time</div>
</div><div><div>Date Posted</div>
<div>09/16/2025
</div></div><div><div>Closing Date</div>
<div>Continuous
</div></div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015, United States
</div></div><div><div>Job ID</div>
<div>4872869
</div></div><div><div>Pay Range</div>
<div>$80226.00 - $112299.00 Annually</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div><div>1 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware</div>
<div><div>Nature of Work, Essential Functions &amp; KSA's
INTRODUCTION:
You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development. The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!
Under the direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney/Prosecutor performs professional legal work on civil law projects assigned by the City Attorney; assists in providing legal advice to City departments and officials relative to the daily operations of the City of Delaware. Also aids the Prosecutor&rsquo;s Office in prosecuting criminal cases, including violations of the City Charter, ordinances, and Ohio statutes in the Delaware Municipal Court, the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals, and the Ohio Supreme Court. The position specifically assists prosecutorial staff by collecting and categorizing evidence necessary to prosecute cases and providing supplemental courtroom, appellate advocacy, and motion practice support. Position requires regular and reliable attendance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101<ul><li>
Conducts legal research, drafts and reviews documents on matters including annexation, easements, contracts, construction law, bankruptcy, and criminal prosecution.</li><li>
Appears and participates in meetings in the absence of City Attorney as needed.</li><li>
Prepares and argues appellate briefs, motions, and pleadings on behalf of the State before the Delaware Municipal Court, Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals, and Ohio Supreme Court.</li><li>
Assists in prosecuting cases in Delaware Municipal Court by assisting full-time prosecutors with their case preparation and presentation in court.</li><li>
Aids in the collection and discovery of evidence to be used in trials of criminal cases and other criminal matters. Assists in fulfilling discovery responses, docket preparation and all aspects of administrative case management. Manages large docket of cases; conducts trials and pretrial hearings and negotiates plea agreements, with or without assistance.</li><li>
Reviews and prepares cases for trial and negotiates plea agreements.</li><li>
Presents cases to judge or jury at trial and conducts pre-trial hearings.</li><li>
Participates in ongoing legal education to remain up to date on criminal and civil law.</li><li>
Provides legal advice to city departments as needed to facilitate daily department operations.</li><li>
May serve as full-time prosecutorial representative of the City in Delaware Municipal Court on municipal income tax cases.</li><li>
Analyzes, appraises, and organizes facts and precedents to present in a clear and logical form.</li><li>
Prepares written motions, pleadings, arguments, and other memoranda.</li><li>
Reviews cases for negotiations, witnesses, and discovery. Reviews legal documents in preparing cases for trial.</li><li>
Makes charging decisions following review and evaluation of police reports in light of applicable law.</li><li>
Determines alternative courses of action and anticipates possible courses of action of opposing counsel; uses logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.</li><li>
Serves as a legal advisor to city personnel by keeping them apprised of relevant changes in law and procedure through periodic in-service training and regular consultation.</li><li>
Assists in criminal prosecutions by interviewing witnesses, victims, attorneys, and law enforcement officers, and presenting arguments in court. Appears against accused in court of law and presents evidence before a judge or jury. Confers with defense attorneys and/or witnesses in disputed cases and negotiates plea agreements when appropriate to do so.</li><li>
Responsible for the conduct of all misdemeanor investigations and inquiries made to carry out the various prosecutorial duties as noted above.</li><li>
Responsible for prosecuting appeals to and from the Fifth Appellate District Court of Appeals, including the timely submission of legal briefs and other required court papers and the presentation of oral arguments.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE<ul><li>
Interviewing.</li><li>
Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.</li><li>
City and Department goals and objectives.</li><li>
City and Department policies and procedures.</li><li>
Government structure and process.</li><li>
Standard office procedures.</li><li>
The City of Delaware Charter and Delaware Code of Ordinances, the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Ohio and Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Ohio Code Professional Responsibility.</li><li>
Prosecutorial duties, as outlined in the City of Delaware Charter, the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure, and other applicable laws and Constitutional case decisions, as well as, generally accepted professional standards of performance for public prosecutors.</li><li>
The general field of criminal law and procedure; Constitutional doctrines regarding the conduct of the police under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution; and under Article 1, Section 10 of the Ohio Constitution.</li><li>
The specific provisions of the Revised Code and Codified Ordinances pertaining to misdemeanor and traffic offenses and code infractions.</li><li>
Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the rights of crime victims in misdemeanor cases.</li><li>
State and local laws pertaining to OMVI/DUI enforcement and procedures relating to administrative license suspensions.</li><li>
All stages of the criminal justice system and of municipal government; court procedures and applicable rules.</li></ul>
SKILLS<ul><li>
Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.</li><li>
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.</li><li>
Civic engagement and customer service.</li><li>
Dealing courteously and diplomatically with the public, city officials, colleagues, law enforcement, defense counsel, the Court and court personnel, and in legal research and writing.</li></ul>
ABILITIES<ul><li>
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.</li></ul><ul><li>
Deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action.</li><li>
Maintain a high level of confidentiality about information within the office.</li><li>
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.</li><li>
Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.</li><li>
Prepare correspondence.</li><li>
Compile and prepare reports.</li><li>
Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.</li><li>
Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.</li><li>
Maintain effective working relationships.</li></ul><ul><li>
Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.</li><li>
Exercise independent judgement and discretion.</li><li>
Work in a professional office environment.</li></ul><ul><li>
Conduct extensive legal research.</li><li>
Assemble investigative information.</li><li>
Plan, organize and develop trial strategies and prepare various motions, legal memoranda, related documents, and correspondence with a high degree of professional competence.</li><li>
Independently learn new areas of law.</li></ul></div><div>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>
The primary duties of this position are performed in a general office environment and courtroom.</li><li>
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone and in a courtroom environment.</li><li>
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and to assist in the preparation, monitoring and litigation of all criminal and civil cases.</li><li>
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.</li><li>
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lift up to twenty (20) pounds, and perform in a courtroom environment.</li></ul>
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Computer, copier, phone, and other standard/modern office equipment; computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office and other applicable computer software).</div><div>
Supplemental Information / Special Requirements
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The City of Delaware offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, and life insurance, retirement pension and savings plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and longevity pay and in many positions, paid uniforms or clothing allowance. This position is part of the Management Pay Plan.
The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of employees holding this position.
The City of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), the City of Delaware will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</div></div>
<div>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>
The primary duties of this position are performed in a general office environment and courtroom.</li><li>
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone and in a courtroom environment.</li><li>
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and to assist in the preparation, monitoring and litigation of all criminal and civil cases.</li><li>
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.</li><li>
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lift up to twenty (20) pounds, and perform in a courtroom environment.</li></ul>
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Computer, copier, phone, and other standard/modern office equipment; computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office and other applicable computer software).</div>
<div>QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited law school. (Must be a member in good standing of the bar of the State of Ohio or capable of becoming a member in good standing with the bar of the State of Ohio within six (6) months of beginning employment in the position.</li><li>
Demonstrated courtroom and trial experience is preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated adherence to appropriate rules of professional and ethical conduct as set forth in the Code of Professional Responsibility, or as otherwise prescribed by law or generally accepted professional standards.</li><li>
Demonstrated brief writing experience and clear, concise writing style.</li><li>
Regular and reliable attendance</li><li>
Any combination of training and experience which will indicate the possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.</li></ul></div>
<div>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The City of Delaware offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, and life insurance, retirement pension and savings plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and longevity pay and in many positions, paid uniforms or clothing allowance. This position is part of the Management Pay Plan.
The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of employees holding this position.
The City of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), the City of Delaware will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</div></div>

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