City Solicitor 2nd Associate

City of Springfield • Springfield, MA • 16h ago

City Solicitor 2nd Associate Position Purpose/Summary Responsible for
the application of professional skills and knowledge in the performance
of a wide variety of legal duties as an Associate to the municipal City
Solicitor. Work is performed with professional independence in
accordance with accepted legal practices adapted to municipal
requirements under administrative direction of the City Solicitor who
reviews work through reports and conferences. Supervision may be
exercised over office personnel. Essential Functions Acts for the City
Solicitor in his/her absence or as delegated; provides continuity and
legal assistance in the affairs of the office of the City Solicitor.
Provides legal advice, counsel, and opinions for the Mayor, City
Council, boards, commissions, committees, officials, office heads, and
as assigned by the City Solicitor. Studies statues, ordinances,
precedents, bylaws, rules and regulations and carries on related legal
research. Prepares ordinances, orders, resolutions, contracts, leases,
deeds, obligations, and other legal instruments and documents. Prepares
briefs and pleadings, and presents and argues in court, actions, suits
and proceedings brought by or against the City, municipal offices, or a
City official in his/her official capacity. Appears before the
legislature, its committees, and various state bodies of quasi-judicial
nature, to represent the City\'s interests. Interviews witnesses,
confers with parties, attorneys, and municipal officials, and otherwise
investigates suits against the City; negotiates out-of-court
settlements. Attends meetings and hearings of various municipal boards
and commissions to provide legal advice and counsel. Supervises the work
of office clerical personnel and professional personnel. Performs
related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable
knowledge of common and statutory law, municipal ordinances, established
legal precedents, and sources of legal reference. Considerable knowledge
of the legal bases of the structure and function of municipal
government. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices,
methods, materials of legal research and investigation. Considerable
knowledge of legal pleadings and practices, and effective techniques of
presenting cases in court. Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures
and the rules of evidence including trial experience in state and
federal courts. Ability to analyze and prepare legal documents and
instruments. Ability to perform independent research and to interpret
laws and precedents. Ability to present evidence and other legal
material effectively in written or oral form. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal
officials, court officials, and the general public. Education and
Experience Juris doctorate degree. Minimum of twelve years of experience
in professional legal work, including experience in legal research and
preparation and trial of cases.

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