City of Kingston, NY · 2 months ago
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Kingston, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yrCity of Kingston, NY is a progressive local government office dedicated to legal services. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will perform professional legal work, including researching legal issues, preparing court documents, and representing the city in various legal matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Researching novel legal issues
Developing facts and formulating legal strategies in collaboration with non-lawyer experts
Independently preparing first drafts of court documents
Reviewing and revising municipal contracts
Representing the City in local, State, and federal courts
Providing real-time support during board and committee meetings
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in the practice of law and graduation from a law school of recognized standing
A License to practice law in New York State
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of common law and of city, State and federal laws, especially in the fields of criminal law, law of municipal corporations and administrative law
Thorough knowledge of civil court procedure and of the rules of evidence
Thorough knowledge of the general functions and administrative activities of the city government
Skill in preparing and drafting legal instruments
Ability to analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems
Good command of language
Initiative
Tact and courtesy
Good professional judgment
Good address
Good physical condition
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Discretion
Comfort with cross-cultural communication
Intellectual curiosity, tenacity, and problem-solving skills
Company
City of Kingston, NY
Founded in 1652, Kingston served as New York State's First Capital and home to Gov.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase