City Attorney: HR, Records & Contracts Specialist

City-of-South-Ben; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Bend seeks an experienced generalist attorney to join its legal team to advise City departments, including Human Rights Commission and Human Resources, on a broad range of matters. The attorney will interact with City leadership to provide daily legal advice and support the City's strategic goals with integrity.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, Indiana bar admission, and at least 3 years of practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the State of Indiana.
• Minimum of 3 years as a licensed attorney.
• Excellent character and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and analytical ability.
• Willingness and desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise staff on legal matters, including discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, and education; general labor and employment laws; workers' compensation; and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as general contract and litigation concerns.
• Represent the City in public meetings and assist with claims, charges, and litigation related to the South Bend Human Rights Commission, Department of Human Resources, and other assigned departments.
• Perform investigations as requested by the Department of Human Resources.
• Assist with the review of and response to Access to Public Records Act requests.
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and other legal documents.
• Coordinate or participate in special projects, as assigned; work independently when needed.
• Uphold the City's core values of accountability, inclusion, excellence, innovation, and empowerment.

Skills

Discrimination laws

Labor & employment laws

Litigation

Contract drafting

Municipal law

Open Records Act

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

The City of South Bend seeks an experienced generalist attorney to join its legal team to advise City departments, including Human Rights Commission and Human Resources, on a broad range of matters. The attorney will interact with City leadership to provide daily legal advice and support the City's strategic goals with integrity.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, Indiana bar admission, and at least 3 years of practice.