Staff Attorney - Lafayette, United States - City of Lafayette, Indiana

City of Lafayette, Indiana
City of Lafayette, Indiana
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Lafayette, United States

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**Job Posting
The following position is available with the
_City of Lafayette. _If you are interested in being considered for this

Available with City of Lafayette Legal Department:

POSITION:

Staff Attorney


LOCATION:

515 Columbia St
Lafayette, IN 47901


HOURS:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday


SALARY:

$3,267.93 to $3,629.25 bi-weekly


JOB OBJECTIVES:

As an integral part of the City Attorney's team, the primary goal is to provide comprehensive legal support and
guidance to the City of Lafayette, its elected officials, departments, boards, and commissions across various
legal domains.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Legal Counseling and Advice: Offer general legal counsel and guidance to City departments, boards,

and commissions, exploring alternative legal and administrative avenues to resolve issues affecting the
City. Organize information, interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal sources to provide
informed counsel to City officials on legal matters. Provides legal advice related to Code Enforcement,
Animal Control, Utility Billing, Risk Management, and Purchasing.

  • Contract Review and Drafting: Thoroughly review and draft contracts and professional service
agreements to ensure legal compliance and protection of the City's interests.

  • Discovery and

Records Response:
Handle various discovery requests and public records inquiries

promptly and accurately.

  • Legal Research and Documentation: Conduct indepth legal research, prepare memoranda supporting
findings, and assist in addressing complex legal matters facing the City.

  • Litigation and Compliance: Advocate for the City by litigating ordinance violations and filing small claims
when necessary.

  • Public Engagement and Education: Attend meetings and public events to address inquiries from the
public, providing clear explanations of municipal law issues to City employees and the community.

  • Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to ensure the City's adherence to
relevant laws and regulations.

  • Continuous Learning and

Legislative Updates:
Stay abreast of municipal law developments through

regular training seminars and continuing legal education, providing updates on pertinent legislation to
City stakeholders.

  • Initiative and Judgment: Demonstrate initiative and exercise independent judgment in addressing legal
challenges and finding practical, equitable solutions to complex issues.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with

the Indiana Bar.

  • Preferred three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess and judge the observable characteristics of data, individuals, or situations,
whether conforming to or deviating from established norms.

  • Proficiency in comprehending a variety of materials relevant to government, legal, and city administrative
operations, ranging from basic to moderately complex levels.

principles and conceptual thinking.

  • Skill in effectively navigating interactions with diverse departments, both in giving and receiving
instructions, while managing stress associated with frequent deadlines.

  • Proficiency in delivering public presentations and effective oral communication with colleagues, other city
departments, external entities, and the public.

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Possession of a valid Indiana Driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.
**_The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer_
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