Assistant City Attorney - Human Resources

Under regular supervision of the City Attorney and working with the Human Resources Director, performs difficult and complex professional work in the rendering of legal services to the City with a primary focus in the area of employment law as it pertains to local government employees; does related work as required.

Attends meetings and renders on-the-spot legal advice; drafts ordinances, resolutions,  contracts, releases, and waivers, and other complicated legal documents on behalf of the City especially in the area of employment law; processes and litigates claims including, but not limited to REDA, FLSA, EEOC and unemployment claims and other civil rights claims against the City; prepares cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence; represents the City in complicated trial and appellate litigation; prepares formal legal opinions for review and signature of the City Attorney; conducts training on various topics in the fields of employment law and constitutional law, renders routine legal advice on a daily basis to the Human Resources Department and other offices, departments, agencies and committees of the City as necessary; conducts internal investigations as they relate to employment and personnel matters; represents the City's interest to members of State government and other governmental agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Experience: Thorough knowledge of public employment law, municipal laws, torts, contracts, civil rights, civil liability, thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research; general knowledge of office procedures and practices; ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and to present such material effectively, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, City officials and the general public; ability to handle complex trial and appellate litigation; and at least two years of work experience in the area of employment law, preferably public employment law and/or municipal law.