Deputy City Law Director & Litigation Lead

City of Stow, OH; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stow, OH seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Law to assist the Director of Law, provide legal support to city officers and departments, and represent the City before boards, commissions and Ohio courts.

The role requires drafting pleadings and opinions, conducting legal research, drafting contracts and legislation, and coordinating with public records requests and real property matters.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school and admitted to the Ohio Bar.
• At least 1 year of legal experience including research, writing and drafting motions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with city officials, staff and the public.
• Excellent research and writing skills; able to work under pressure.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in civil litigation and court appearances.
• Draft opinions, pleadings, and contracts.
• Research laws and draft legislative and contractual documents.
• Assist in prosecution of criminal cases in municipal court.
• Appear before city boards and commissions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Draft pleadings

Oral communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

City of Stow, OH seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Law to assist the Director of Law, provide legal support to city officers and departments, and represent the City before boards, commissions and Ohio courts.

The role requires drafting pleadings and opinions, conducting legal research, drafting contracts and legislation, and coordinating with public records requests and real property matters.