City Solicitor

City Of Holyoke- Personnel Dept * • Holyoke, MA • 4d ago

In accordance with Section 2-158 of the City of Holyoke Code of
Ordinances, serves as legal counsel for the City. Performs
administrative, technical, and professional work in litigation,
preparing legal documents, and advising city officials on legal rights,
obligations, practices, and other areas of applicable local, state, and
federal law. Supervisory Responsibilities: ? None
Duties/Responsibilities: ? Assists the Solicitor with litigation
matters, employment law, collective bargaining, and matters referred to
the Law Department by the City Council ? Researches and prepares
documents for acquisition and disposition of property ? Researches
titles and ownership of properties in the Registry of Deeds ? Drafts and
reviews contracts, agreements, legal forms and advises on procurement
procedures ? Investigates and responds to records requests, claims, and
demands made upon the City ? Conducts general legal research and
provides legal advice or opinions to city officials, employees, boards
and commissions and possesses capacity to communicate such advice
whether in formal memorandums of law or ?plain- language? legal writing
? Reviews policies and procedures of city departments for legal
compliance ? Assists in projects and initiatives The essential functions
or duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various
@types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The City of
Holyoke is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
because of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family
status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status,
national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected
category. Required Skills/Abilities: ? Considerable knowledge of local,
state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures relating to the
duties of an Assistant City Solicitor and of the organization,
operations, and procedures of local government and administrative law ?
Requires some knowledge of policies and practices of municipal law and
public administration ? Has the ability to prepare and analyze legal
documents, communicate effectively in writing and orally in both a
professional and practical manner ? facilitate effective working
relationships between municipal departments, city officials and judicial
agencies ? Must possess proficient skills in the use of computer
applications to include Google Suite, MS Office, Municode, and Westlaw
Job Environment: Work is performed under typical office conditions; May
be required to work outside normal working hours; Operates computer,
telephone, and other standard office equipment; Makes frequent contact
with attorneys, the Mayor and other elected officials, city employees,
and others performing work for the city in person, in writing or by
telephone; Has access to confidential material related to various legal
cases. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear;
operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other
common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with
details for extended periods. Must be able to communicate written and
verbal. The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Certification, Licensure and Experience: ? Juris Doctorate
from accredited law school ? Must be a licensed attorney in
Massachusetts and a member in good standing full description on site or
send resume to Personnel@holyoke.org

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