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NEOGOV · 6 months ago

Assistant City Attorney/Solicitor

Georgia 31701, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking an Assistant City Attorney/Solicitor to assist the City Attorney in providing legal services. This role involves performing complex legal work as an advisor to city officials, preparing legal opinions, and representing the city in court.

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Responsibilities

Prosecute violations of municipal code and state law involving traffic violations, ordinance violations, building regulations, zoning ordinances, land use ordinances, license violations and permit violations

Research and prepare legal opinions for City Commission, City Manager, boards, commissions, and other city staff. Prepare or revise ordinances when requested by the Mayor, Commission or any committee thereof

Attends all regular and special called City Commission meetings

May organize and prioritize department workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise

Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable City codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct violations

Reviews and responds to, Open Records Act requests, and other communications from the public

Investigates and evaluates legal claims against the City of Albany; investigates and evaluates Title VII/EEO issues within the City

Attends hearings in all courts, Federal, State and Municipal Court

Participates in pre-trial preparation; conducts interviews of clients; selects and interviews witnesses, drafts motions and briefs; responds to discovery requests; develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of case; briefs; conducts depositions

May try cases as lead counsel in Federal, Superior, and State Courts; negotiates with opposing counsel when necessary and appropriate to resolve cases

Handles nuisance abatement and other code enforcement matters. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for the City and/or its employees

Evaluates violations of criminal law: reviews warrants and/or citations issued for violations; analyzes incident reports, witness statements, video, lab reports, photographs evidence, and other pertinent information; conducts case research and the review of pertinent case law notes specifics of dates, previous offenses and other related information; determines validity and weight of evidence and determines specific criminal law violations

Provides plea recommendations for violations, based on the law, nature of the violation, the criminal history of the defendant, and any other related factors; and provides plea offer to Defense Counsel for the resolution of the case. Communicates with opposing counsel and witnesses via telephone, letters, e-mail or in person as required

Coordinates work activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed. Attends meetings; serves on committees as needed; makes speeches or presentations

Communicates with city officials and employees, city departments, legal officials, banking officials, outside agencies, consultants, customers, the public, the media, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction; provides legal advice to City officials upon request

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions

Prepare for execution contracts and instruments to which the City is a party and approve, as to form, as needed

May perform other duties as assigned by City Attorney

Performs the duties of City Attorney in absence of same; performs other related duties as required