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City of Duluth · 3 weeks ago

Assistant City Attorney - Civil Division

Duluth, MN

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The City of Duluth is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join their Civil Division team. This role involves performing professional legal work primarily in community and economic development, finance, public works, and utilities, while providing legal support and representation for the city and its departments.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Perform general legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal issues for the City Council, City departments, City authorities, and various boards and commissions

Prosecute violations of City ordinances, misdemeanors, and certain gross misdemeanor level violations and represent the City and its authorities in all actions at law

Assist in preparing, reviewing and drafting ordinances, resolutions, motions; review exceptions to model agreements/contracts to be made or entered into by the City and its authorities and approve the form of such instruments

Attend meetings and provide legal support and advice to the City Council, City authorities, and various city boards and commissions as directed

Represent the City and its authorities in litigation; appear before courts and administrative proceedings to represent the City's interest as required

Provide technical assistance with respect to the acquisition, sale or abandonment of real property including acceptance of deeds on behalf of the City; assist with legal work regarding elections, special assessment districts and bond issues

Investigate claims and complaints against the City and its authorities and recommend appropriate action regarding their handling

Receive and respond to public inquiries, citizen complaints, and requests for information

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with departments by maintaining two-way communication, producing consistent results, advocating for the team when appropriate, and offering expertise to improve processes, systems, and the organization

Provide written and oral legal opinions as requested by the City Attorney

Provide training, coaching, and mentoring for employees

Demonstrate highly effective leadership by promoting and supporting the mission and vision of the organization, recognizing and defining issues, and taking initiative towards improvements

Recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, employee grievance resolution, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel

Provide for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures

Coordinate with various City departments, other government agencies, and community groups to develop methods of sharing resources, minimizing duplication, and simplifying procedures

Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the employees by maintaining two-way communication, producing consistent results, advocating for the team when appropriate, and offering expertise to improve processes, systems, and the organization

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLegal researchDrafting agreementsMunicipal law knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingLeadership skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

Licensed to practice law in the State Bar of Minnesota, in good standing

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school or equivalent

Minimum of two years' relevant legal experience

Excellent drafting, research, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience in economic development, city planning, zoning, land use, commercial and residential property transactions, right of way, environmental law, real estate financing, and drafting agreements

Municipal experience