Staff Attorney
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Description: City of Chattanooga, TN is employing Staff Attorney right now, this vacancy will be designated in Tennessee. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for providing legal counsel and/or advisement to applicable City department(s), officials or employees on various legal issues relating to l! ocal government operations. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.
WORK LOCATION: 100 East Eleventh Street, City Hall Annex.
Examples of Duties:
Tracks legal developments to monitor compliance with applicable laws; drafts ordinances, amendments, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, permits, licenses and other legal instruments; provides legal advice to City Council, department heads, boards, commissions, committees and staff; prepares, reviews and negotiates a variety of legal documents, offerings and requests for information; represents the City, its officers and employees in all litigation including preparation of dockets, anticipating defense, presenting evidence, developing case theory, pleadings, briefs, motions and other documents, preparation and trial of legal matters and handling of appeals; assists in the enforcement of City ordinances and codes and City traffic regulations; monitors s! tatus of cases for filing of legal papers and payment of civil! penalties; provides legal counsel to assigned department(s) regarding applicable codes, ordinances, statutes and laws; conducts public hearings and coordinates public comment period; reviews local ordinances, state codes, federal laws/statutes and the US Constitution to resolve legal issues; serves as a legal advisor to applicable departments; attends department meetings to communicate and obtain information; serves as custodian for ordinances, board minutes, docket files and other legal documents; may supervise lower level professional staff and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate required and two years previous experience in a law related area.
Must be admitted to practice before the Tennessee Supreme Court and be in good standing or be scheduled to take the bar exam for admission.
Supplemental Information:
All appointments are made at the beginning salary unless otherwise authorized.!
All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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This vacancy will be started on: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:00:01 GMT