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Assistant Corporation Counsel (GF) #2207-0903-02

Land Use and/or Litigation

Date Opened
Monday, July 11, 2022 12:01 AM
Close Date
Thursday, June 01, 2023 11:59 PM
Section
Corporation Counsel
Salary
  • Within Local 1303-464: $104,550 - $119,958
Employment Type
  • Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is an attorney position under the direction and supervision of The Office of the Corporation Counsel. This position involves representing the City in civil litigation and providing legal advice to various City departments, Boards and Commissions relating to their official duties in all aspects of municipal law. The attorney is expected to exercise independent, professional judgement in the performance of work, and will have responsibility for file management and opportunities to practice in all areas of civil litigation, including trials.  

 

Experience in land use/real estate preferred.

Hybrid remote work options available.



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 bars of the State and Federal courts; minimum of 2 years of experience practicing as an attorney.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Membership in good standing to the bars of the Connecticut State and Federal courts.
  • Federal practice experience preferred.
  • Must have experience in using Microsoft Office, software programs or equivalent.
  • Applicant must attach resume and writing sample to submission.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 1303-464, Council 4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, available to review HERE.

Salary revised as of 05/30/2023; per Agreement effective 07/01/2020-06/30/2023.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Selection Plan

This is a General Fund, "Non Tested" position.

Position posted until filled.

Applicants must attach a resume and a writing sample to their submission.

 

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

Conclusion

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