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City Of Lawton · 3 days ago

Assistant City Attorney

Lawton, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $136K/yr

The City of Lawton is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to provide legal advice and representation for the city. The role involves conducting civil lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and advising city officials on legal matters while also handling labor relations and litigation.

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Hiring Manager

Garrett Lam

Responsibilities

Evaluates claims against the City and, if appropriate, assumes primary responsibility for representation of the City in jury and non-jury trials before local, state and federal courts

Represents the City in adversarial proceedings before Municipal Court, District Court, Workers Compensation Court, Court of Civil Appeals, Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, the various United States Courts, state and federal, administrative agencies, boards and commissions, and at other hearings of concern to the City

Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for City officials and staff

Directs the investigation of claims and complaints by or against the City and recommends a course of action to the appropriate authority

Performs complex legal research and prepares legal opinions regarding diverse matters relating to all areas of city government for the City Manager, City departments, boards and public officials

Approves ordinances, resolutions and contracts as to legality and form; provides legal advice as to substance

Performs duties as the Prosecutor of Lawton City Code violations in Municipal Court

Makes legal recommendations to the City Attorney and acts as the city representative in the area of labor relations, negotiations, grievances filed by unions, arbitration hearings, Public Employee Board hearings and general labor related matters

Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, franchises, etc.; reviews documents prepared by other agencies, departments or parties

Drafts legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and reviews testimony in preparation for litigation

Attends City Council meetings to brief the Council regarding matters within the responsibility of the attorney

At the direction of the City Attorney, attends meetings of the City Council, trust authorities, boards or commissions at which legal advice may be necessary

Communicates with city, state and federal officials through personal contact, telephone and written correspondence on matters of interest to the City

Prepares cases for trial and represents the City in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies

Acts as legal counsel to boards and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney

Performs other duties as assigned by the City Manager, Department Director or other designated supervision

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeLicense to practice lawLegal researchLabor relationsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of Oklahoma; and the ability to be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit within six months of employment

License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and member in good standing with the OBA

Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment