Assistant City Solicitor: Law Department - NO Residency Requirement

Job Description:

Position: Assistant City Solicitor

Location: Law Department

Date opened: April 16, 2024

Date closed: May 10, 2024 (Please note that resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis).

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited, Non-Union

Salary: Starts at $106,917

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The City of Brockton seeks an attorney to serve as Assistant City Solicitor.

This position is appointed by the Mayor and reports to the City Solicitor.

The Assistant City Solicitor assists in representing the City in all legal proceedings and serving as corporate counsel to the Mayor, department heads, and other City officials. Duties include conducting legal research, advocating on behalf of the City in state and federal courts, representing the City before state boards, commissions and other state agencies, commencing and prosecuting legal actions on behalf of the City, preparing and responding to litigation pleadings and discovery, participating in labor negotiations and resolving union grievances, rendering legal opinions, advising municipal officers, departments, commissions and boards, preparing responses to public records requests, and drafting and reviewing municipal contracts. The Assistant City Solicitor may be expected to attend occasional evening meetings.

The position is not subject to the City's residency requirement.

Requirements:

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. Federal Bar admission preferred.

Must have 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Experience in municipal law, land use, labor and employment law, or general litigation is a plus.

Additional Information:

The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class. The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check once an offer has been accepted.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Sandi Charton, Director of Human Resources, at 508-897-6463.

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