Assistant Attorney II

City of Dayton Department of Water; Law; On-site; GBP 88,400 - 118,976; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton Department of Water is seeking an Assistant Attorney II to provide legal services in civil, traffic, and criminal law. Candidates should possess a J.D. and have at least 3 years of legal experience.

The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing the City in legal matters. A driver’s license and Ohio law practice are required. Join us to support various City departments in a fulfilling legal career.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Law with legal counsel.
• Conduct legal research and provide opinions.
• Represent the City in legal proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal counseling

Representation in court

Drafting legal documents

Education

L.L.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school

Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

Assistant Attorney II

Recruitment #26-3004-002

Date Opened: 2/23/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date Continuous Salary $88,400.00 - $118,976.00 per year Department Law Job Type Noncompetitive

Responsibilities

The Assistant Attorney II is a professional position that answers to the Director, Division Chief or any Senior Attorney, depending on the assignment and provides a variety of legal services, which may be civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law related. The incumbent assists the Director of Law in providing legal counsel and representation to the City and its various departments, agencies, boards, officials and employees.

The Assistant Attorney II provides legal research, as well as renders both oral and written legal opinions. May be required to provide representation at administrative tribunals, and before municipal and state common pleas and appeal courts, including both jury and non-jury matters. Handles plea negotiations and settlements of civil cases, controversies and claims. The Assistant Attorney II is responsible for drafting memorandum, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements and administrative regulations and policies on behalf of the City.

Incumbent is expected to stay informed of municipal, criminal, and any related fields of law and fulfill all Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

L.L.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school in good standing with the Ohio Bar Association AND 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration may be substituted for one year of the above required experience.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H

Benefits

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