City of Dayton ยท 6 days ago
Assistant Attorney I (Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available)
The City of Dayton is seeking an Assistant Attorney I to provide a variety of legal services related to civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law. The role involves legal counsel, representation, and research, along with drafting various legal documents and handling prosecutions in Municipal Court.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel and representation to the City and its various departments, agencies, boards, officials and employees
Performing legal research
Drafting memoranda, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements and administrative regulations and policies on behalf of the City
Handling criminal and traffic prosecutions in Municipal Court on behalf of law enforcement agencies and victims of crimes
Rendering both oral and written opinions as a legal representative before municipal and state common pleas and appeals courts
Managing plea negotiations, settlements, controversies and claims
Staying informed of municipal, criminal, and any related fields of law
Fulfilling all Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements
Qualification
Required
Must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Be a member in good standing of the Ohio Bar or be capable of becoming so within 6 months from date of appointment
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 Universities 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 within 6 months of appointment 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
All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position
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