FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

City of Binghamton • Binghamton, NY • 10h ago

FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Website at www.binghamton-ny.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file.
DUTIES OF THE FIRST ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL:
The First Assistant Corporation Counsel shall be and act as the legal adviser of the Common Council and of the several officers, boards, and departments of the City. The First Assistant Corporation Counsel shall appear for an protect the rights and interest of the City in all actions, suits, and proceedings brought by or against it or any City officer, board or department, and such officer, board or department shall not employ other counsel. The duties of this class are highly professional in nature consisting of assisting the Corporation Counsel in rendering
legal counsel to the Mayor and to the City Council. The work calls for a great deal of legal expertise as well as independent judgment and discretion and is under the general supervision of the Corporation Counsel. The incumbent may give direct supervision to the Research Aide and clerical staff of the Department if needed. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Acts as legal interpreter for the City Council in regard to City code, charter and ordinances; prepares resolutions, ordinances and local laws for final drafting and approval as necessary for Mayor and Councilmembers; provides legal counsel for the City of Binghamton in federal and state case matters, including but not limited to civil rights, labor relations matters, civil service proceedings, personnel, human rights and EEOC matters, FOIL, workers compensation; represents the City of Binghamton as defendant in claims and suits regarding civil rights, employment, personal injury, unemployment insurance, water and sewer bills, any damage claims not covered by insurance; represents City in its prosecution of City code violations and as plaintiff in collection and small claims procedures; may be appointed to serve as a hearing officer for a variety of issues, including condemnation, billing disputes and union matters. Supervisory function over Assistant Corporation Counsel and civilian staff.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Familiarity with the principles and practices of common law and of City, State and Federal laws, especially in fields of Criminal and Municipal Corporation Law; familiarity with of civil court procedures and of the rules of evidence; familiarity with the general workings and activities of municipal government; skill in preparing drafts of legal instructions; ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems; ability to plan and supervise work of subordinates; ability to speak clearly and effectively; initiative; good independent and professional judgment in carrying out duties; diplomacy; tact; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Duly licensed and admitted Attorney at Law. Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.
The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of
employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

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