Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor

Omlohio; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Euclid seeks an Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor to represent the city in civil litigation in state and federal courts, under the supervision of the Law Director. You will assist with researching and drafting legislation, respond to public records requests, and perform related duties as assigned.

You will prosecute housing/building/fire/zoning code violations in Euclid Municipal Court and provide legal counsel to the Planning and Zoning Commission while liaising with City Council on

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Active Ohio law license required.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas clearly.
• Maintain attorney-client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City of Euclid in civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Assist with researching and drafting legislation.
• Respond to public records requests and related duties.
• Prosecute housing/building/fire/zoning code violations in Euclid Municipal Court.
• Advise City departments and attend meetings.
• Liaise with council members and respond to inquiries.
• Research and draft legislation and attend City Council meetings.
• Assist with prosecution of criminal cases from arraignment to appeal.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor

Department: Law

Status: A. Unclassified B. Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for representing the City of Euclid in all matters pertaining to civil litigation in state and federal courts. Advises and works under the immediate supervision of the Law Director to assist with researching and drafting legislation, responding to public records requests and other duties as assigned. Prosecutes all matters pertaining to building/housing/fire/zoning code enforcement in Euclid Municipal Court.

Job Duties:

• Obtain compliance with housing code, prosecute housing/building/zoning/fire code violations, prosecute failure to register rental properties and evaluate properties for nuisance declarations
• Advise City departments on legal issues, drafting legal opinions and contract review
• Defend the city in claims and lawsuits (employee actions, civil rights cases, foreclosures, injury on public property).
• Provide legal counsel and representation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advise other City Boards and Commissions and attend meetings.
• Liaison with council members, which includes responding to inquiries regarding nuisance, housing/building issues, and various concerns.
• Research and draft legislation and attend City Council meetings as required.
• Assist with prosecution of criminal cases from arraignment, pre-trial, bench/jury trial and appeal as requested.
• Perform other related miscellaneous duties as required.

Requirements:

• JD Degree.
• Current license to practice law in Ohio.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas and instructions accurately and clearly.
• Maintain confidentiality of attorney-client communications.

Work Environment: Office. Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking and standing. Physical activity: climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

The City of Euclid does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status.

Job Grade 3: Pay Rate $38.90 - $52.64