Assistant Corporation Counsel BOE
Assistant Corporation Counsel BOE
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Job Description
Introduction
Experience in education law or public records and public meeting law preferred.
Hybrid remote work options for some aspects of the work may be available once work routine are established.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies principles and procedures of civil law municipal law constitutional land use employment and real property law to a wide variety of legal issues affecting the operation of a municipality.
- Provides legal advice and counsel to various City departments Boards and Commissions relating to their official duties in all aspects of municipal law.
- Performs legal research as necessary.
- Prepares written opinions for various City departments Boards and Commissions upon request for adoption by the Corporation Counsel.
- Negotiates prepares reviews and approves as to form Board and Commission Resolutions Contracts Real Estate Agreements and other legal documents and instruments authorized by City Charter or Code of Ordinances.
- Represents the City of New Haven its officers and employees and Boards and Commissions in civil claims and lawsuits before state and federal courts. Drafts all related pleadings briefs appeals and memoranda for filing with the appropriate forum.
- Represents the City of New Haven its officers and employees and Boards and Commissions in Administrative Hearings.
- Performs other related work as required.
NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job and shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited school of law;
- Membership in good standing to the Connecticut bar;
- Minimum of two years of experience practicing as an attorney.
- Must have experience using Microsoft Office or equivalent.
- Experience in education law public records and public meeting law preferred.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of public education law.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of civil law especially as they relate to municipal government; and the ability to apply this knowledge to varied legal issues.
- Knowledge of the principles methods and practices of legal research.
- Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of constitutional provisions laws regulations and ordinances affecting municipal operations.
- Knowledge of municipal government structures and operations of Boards and Commissions and their relationship to other public jurisdictions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees of the City and the general public.
- Ability to analyze assess and organize facts evidence and precedents concerned in cases.
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Skill in court presentations and other hearings.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Membership in good standing to the Connecticut State bar.
- Experience in education law public records and public meeting law preferred.
- Applicant MUST attach resume and writing sample to submission.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund NonTested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with LocalCouncil 4 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFLCIO available to review HERE.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Position posted until filled.
Applicants must attach a resume and a writing sample to their submission.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process and in some cases this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. A hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
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Employment Type
Full Time
