Assistant Attorney I (Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available)

Professional entry-level position providing a variety of legal services, which may include civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation to the City and its departments, agencies, boards, officials, and employees.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements, and administrative regulations and policies.
• Handle criminal and traffic prosecutions in Municipal Court on behalf of law enforcement agencies and victims of crimes.
• Render oral and written opinions as a legal representative before municipal and state common pleas and appeals courts.
• Manage plea negotiations, settlements, controversies, and claims.
• Stay informed of municipal, criminal, and related fields of law and fulfill Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities or equivalent region.
• Member in good standing of the Ohio Bar or capable of becoming so within 6 months from date of appointment.
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio within 6 months of appointment and maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Background Check

• Background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity required prior to employment.
• Must pass applicable background investigation, including current city employees seeking transfer or promotion.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

• Final appointment contingent upon passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen.
• Applicants offered employment must pass a nicotine screening and remain tobacco and nicotine-free as a condition of continued employment (policy does not apply to current City employees).

Benefits

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