City of Dayton · 3 days ago
Assistant Attorney II
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Dayton is seeking an Assistant Attorney II to provide a variety of legal services including civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law. The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing representation in various legal matters on behalf of the City.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The Assistant Attorney II is a professional position that answers to the Director, Division Chief or any Senior Attorney, depending on the assignment and provides a variety of legal services, which may be civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law related
The incumbent assists the Director of Law in providing legal counsel and representation to the City and its various departments, agencies, boards, officials and employees
The Assistant Attorney II provides legal research, as well as renders both oral and written legal opinions
May be required to provide representation at administrative tribunals, and before municipal and state common pleas and appeal courts, including both jury and non-jury matters
Handles plea negotiations and settlements of civil cases, controversies and claims
The Assistant Attorney II is responsible for drafting memorandum, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements and administrative regulations and policies on behalf of the City
Incumbent is expected to stay informed of municipal, criminal, and any related fields of law and fulfill all Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
Qualification
Required
L.L.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school in good standing with the Ohio Bar Association
3 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for one year of the above required experience
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening
Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment
Company
City of Dayton
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Rike
Chief Information Officer
Toni Bankston
Chief Communications Officer
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