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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: 1-8-96
JOB
OBJECTIVE: To provide staff legal support for the City
of Little Rock.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives general supervision from the City Attorney or
Chief Deputy City Attorney.
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Researches
applicable laws and court decisions for use in developing legal opinions;
prepares legal opinions for review by the City Attorney or Chief Deputy City
Attorney.
2. Prepares
legal briefs for use in cases involving the City of Little Rock.
3. Represents
the City of Little Rock in all local, state and federal courts as assigned.
4. Attends
plea and arraignment hearings to represent the City of Little Rock.
5. Receives
and reviews citizens' complaints regarding violations of ordinances and claims
of damage caused by City work crews; answers routine complaints or notifies
appropriate City departments of complaints requiring their review.
6. Reviews
allegations and researches related records for claims and suits filed against
the City of Little Rock; compiles information required and prepares responses
to suits as assigned.
7. Compiles
evidence, subpoenas and deposes witnesses, orders special reports, and contacts
expert witnesses as required to prepare for cases involving prosecution of
persons violating City ordinances or defense of the City against claims filed.
8. Drafts
language for proposed new City ordinances as assigned.
9. Attends
meetings of City Boards and Commissions to provide legal advice as assigned.
10. Prepares
legal documents for the City of Little Rock and contractors as assigned.
11. Researches
special projects and policy issues to determine legal implications for the City
of Little Rock and prepares related memoranda as required.
12. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
JOB SPECIFICATION
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of considerable difficulty in providing
staff legal support for the City of Little Rock.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: 1-11-96
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Researches
applicable laws and court decisions for use in developing legal opinions;
prepares legal opinions for review by the City Attorney or Chief Deputy City
Attorney.
Prepares legal
briefs for use in cases involving the City of Little Rock.
Represents
the City of Little Rock in all local, state and federal courts as assigned.
Attends plea
and arraignment hearings to represent the City of Little Rock.
Receives and
reviews citizens' complaints regarding violations of ordinances and claims of
damage caused by City work crews; answers routine complaints or notifies
appropriate City departments of complaints requiring their review.
Reviews
allegations and researches related records for claims and suits filed against
the City of Little Rock; compiles information required and prepares responses
to suits as assigned.
Compiles
evidence, subpoenas and deposes witnesses, orders special reports, and contacts
expert witnesses as required to prepare for cases involving prosecution of
persons violating City ordinances or defense of the City against claims filed.
Drafts
language for proposed new City ordinances as assigned.
Attends
meetings of City Boards and Commissions to provide legal advice as assigned.
Prepares
legal documents for the City of Little Rock and contractors as assigned.
Researches
special projects and policy issues to determine legal implications for the City
of Little Rock and prepares related memoranda as required.
Performs
other related duties as required.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive
knowledge
of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Some
knowledge
of state and federal constitutional and statutory provisions relating to
municipalities.
Some
knowledge
of the legal requirements for subpoenaing and disposing witnesses.
Some
knowledge
of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney
JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Some
knowledge
of applicable criminal law.
Some
knowledge
of applicable civil law.
Some
knowledge
of legal principles and practices.
Some
knowledge
of legal research methods and techniques.
Some
knowledge
of the legal requirements pertaining to contracts.
Ability to present and argue cases in
court.
Ability to research and interpret
complex legal cases, statutes, and precedents.
Ability to draft legal opinions.
Ability to prepare briefs and
pleadings.
Ability to draft language for
proposed ordinances.
Ability to direct the work
activities of support staff.
Ability to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare City contracts.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of
a Juris Doctorate Degree; OR any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
Must possess
or be able to obtain a license to practice law in the state of Arkansas within
six months of employment.
JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney
JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:
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