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Assistant City Attorney I or Assistant City Attorney II - Charlotte, United States - City of Charlotte, NC
Description
Introduction
This position is part of the City Attorney's Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments, specifically on matters involving litigation against the City.
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone - a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.
Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.Major Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the litigation team of attorneys and work closely with the litigation lead attorney.
Litigate, monitor, and manage pending moderate to complex litigation throughout the City to occasionally include cases assigned to outside counsel.
Represent the City in pending litigation, administrative board hearings and appeals in federal and state courts.Prepare pleadings, statements, memoranda, briefs; draft and negotiate settlements and other legal documents; efficiently and effectively manage discovery, including depositions.
Appear and zealously defend the City in court as required, including at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Conduct direct settlement negotiations with opposing attorneys. Stay current on all relevant law, document management tools, and litigation and trial-related technology. Partner as needed with other attorneys in hearings, trial preparation and during trial. Identify and research issues within the complex operational, business, policy, and legal framework of the City.Actively analyze matters, provide accurate, timely and sound legal advice and opinions, verbally and in writing, to other attorneys and City staff.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws specific to municipalitiesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong litigation, and collaboration skills. Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government. Litigation experience with federal and state courts. Experience litigating before administrative and quasi-judicial boards and commissions.
Ability to work collaboratively with others; analyze issues from a legal, policy, and practical perspective; and provide clear advice and counsel.
Ability to master new material quickly, manage a diverse legal portfolio, and handle a fast-paced environment. Ability to think creatively to solve problems. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. In-depth knowledge of local rules, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence. Ability to prepare and try moderately complex civil cases. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, the public, elected and appointed officials, and stakeholders.Preferred Qualification
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney I; minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney II.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate Degree (Professional) AND Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and license to practice law in North Carolina, or eligible for licensure by comity.
The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte.
reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.How To Apply
Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available.
Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call for assistance or you may email questions toBenefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion
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