Description
Position Overview
Performs complex professional and administrative work in the rendering of legal services to the Town. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Town Attorney.
Requirements
Essential Duties of the Position
The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project.
Conducts legal research and prepares opinions of various legal questions as directed by the Town Attorney.
Provides legal and procedural advice to Town Departments on legal, administrative, and policy matters to assist them in performing their functions in compliance with State and Federal laws, the Town Charter, Ordinances, regulations and resolutions of the Town Board.
Prepares, or reviews the departmental preparation, of public bid documents, requests for proposals, and the documentation for other public procurement processes.
Prepares and reviews municipal contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, policies, and other legal documents as directed by the Town Attorney.
Assists the Town Attorney in overseeing contract management for the Town.
Conducts or coordinates title examinations for land acquisitions and/or conveyances, or any other matter that necessitates an examination of title.
Assists Town Departments in enforcement of the Town Code of Ordinances, including but not limited to minimum housing violations, and the preparation and filing of nuisance liens.
Conducts searches of public records, including but not limited to Town records and ordinances and property tax records.
Assists the Town Attorney in keeping the Town Code of Ordinances up to date.
Responds to, or reviews departmental responses to, public records requests.
Assists the Town Attorney, as appropriate, in the bringing or defending of lawsuits by or against the Town, including but not limited to legal research and writing, drafting of pleadings, legal memoranda, motions, and preparing and responding to discovery requests.
Attends Planning Board meetings and the meetings of other Town boards as directed by the Town Attorney.
Provides legal advice and representation to the Town boards (Planning Board and other advisory boards) as directed by the Town Attorney.
Files legal documents, deeds, plats, pleadings, and other legal documents at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse and the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Office.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge in a variety of legal areas, including but not limited to, municipal law, public records law, open meetings law, property and real estate law, eminent domain, and contracts.
Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and court decisions affecting municipalities.
Ability to anticipate legal problems and involvement as may affect the Town.
Ability to present complex ideas effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials and staff, court officials, members of the bar, and the general public.
Strong knowledge of real estate law, public bidding and contracting laws, zoning/subdivision, and other planning laws is required.
Ability to exhibit good professional judgement and provide sound counsel and advice.
Proficient skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to undergo training on other software systems and programs.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in the State of North Carolina and three years of legal experience in municipal/public administration or real estate law. Or a combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to complete the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position.
