City Solicitor 3rd Associate

City of Springfield • Springfield, MA • 18h ago

CITY SOLICITOR 3RD 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. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities Knowledge of common and statutory law, municipal ordinances
established legal precedents, and sources of legal reference. Knowledge
of the legal bases of the structure and function of municipal
government. Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials
of legal research and investigation. Knowledge of legal pleadings and
practices, and effective techniques of presenting cases in court.
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. Zero to four
years of experience in professional legal work, including experience in
legal research and preparation and trial of cases.

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