Description

SUMMARY

This position is part of the City Attorney’s Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments, specifically on matters involving litigation against the City. The position will be physically located at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The job title and classification will ultimately be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. 

Responsibilities:

 Provides legal advice, under general supervision, to City representatives and department attorneys on routine or moderately complex issues and may assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Performs, under general supervision, research on moderately complex legal issues and may assist other attorneys with moderately complex assignments.
 Prepares, under general supervision, legal documents on routine or moderately complex matters and may assist other attorneys with more complex assignments.
Represents, under general supervision, the City in internal and external legal matters and may assist other attorneys with more complex assignments.
Performs other legal services under the direction of a senior attorney.
Stays abreast of local, state and federal law and legislation impacting client department(s).
 Identifies and researches issues within the moderately complex operational, business, policy, and legal framework of the City.
Analyzes matters, provides accurate, timely and sound legal advice and opinions, verbally and in writing, to other attorneys and City staff.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws specific to municipalities.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government.
Considerable knowledge of local rules, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
Ability to work collaboratively with others; analyze moderately complex issues from a legal, policy, and practical perspective; and provide clear advice and counsel.
Ability to master new material quickly, manage a semi-diverse legal portfolio, and handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, the public, elected and appointed officials, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and current license to practice law in North Carolina.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney II.