Job Description

Responsibilities

The Assistant Attorney II is a professional
position that answers to the Director, Division Chief or any Senior Attorney,
depending on the assignment and provides a variety of legal services, which may
be civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law related. The incumbent
assists the Director of Law in providing legal counsel and representation to
the City and its various departments, agencies, boards, officials and
employees.

The Assistant Attorney II provides legal research, as well as renders both oral and written
legal opinions. May be
required to provide representation at administrative tribunals, and before
municipal and state common pleas and appeal courts, including both jury and
non-jury matters. Handles plea negotiations and settlements
of civil cases, controversies and claims. The Assistant Attorney II is responsible for
drafting memorandum, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances,
resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements and
administrative regulations and policies on behalf of the City.

Incumbent is expected to stay informed of municipal, criminal, and
any related fields of law and fulfill all Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

L.L.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school in good standing with the Ohio Bar Association AND 3 years of
experience as a practicing attorney.

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for one year of the above
required experience. 

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. 

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued
employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. 

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. 

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

M/F/H

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