What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Town Attorney position at Town of Greenwich, CT?
General Statement of Duties
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of pleadings and legal advocacy techniques associated with administrative and court proceedings.
Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and related software applications.
Proven communication skills, including the ability to present legal information in a clear and concise manner to policy makers and officials.
Proven ability to maintain confidential information and use discretion with sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to supervise, plan, direct and evaluate work of subordinates.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Represents the Town on matters such as highway defects, civil rights, discrimination, education, negligence, injunctions, and code enforcement.
Presents legal advice on a variety of matters to Boards, Commissions, Department Heads and other Town personnel as required.
Supervises investigation of all injury and property damages cases filed against the Town.
Presents, recommends, and obtains appropriation approvals for settlement and final payment of claims and lawsuits from requisite Boards and Committees.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions and charter amendments.
Represents the Town Attorney as required.
Reviews and approves contracts, conveyances, leases and other agreements involving the Town.
Represents the Town before Federal and State regulatory agencies in administrative law practice.
Performs other related work as required.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
