ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY- QUALITY OF LIFE (UNCLASSIFIED)

General Statement of Duties The City of Cincinnati Solicitor’s Office is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its Quality of Life division, which focuses on the abatement of blight and improvement of City neighborhoods through affirmative litigation. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience as a plaintiff’s attorney, including experience with claims investigation, complaint and complex motion drafting, and all forms of discovery. Experience with municipal, nuisance, and/or real estate law is preferred. Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills, and the ability to interact well with the City administration, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the general public, plus a commitment to being engaged in public interest work are essential. For inquiries, please contact Lisa Kunz, Law Department, Room 214, City Hall, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, View email address on click.appcast.io Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge Of General litigation processes and the Ohio and federal rules of civil procedure. Legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, constitutional, and administrative law. Methods and techniques of legal research. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations and their past applications; awareness of the organization, duties, powers, authority, policies, and procedures of both the City Solicitor's Office in general and the division to which the attorney is assigned. Advanced legal writing skills. Ethical standards as applied to the City Solicitor's Office. Ability To Prepare clear, concise, and complex legal pleadings, briefs, and opinions. Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems. Assist with presentation of complex cases in court. Conduct exhaustive research on questions of law ranging from code enforcement to constitutional law, and prepare sound legal opinions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including working closely with code enforcement officials through the preparation and prosecution of civil claims. Research legal issues through various computer programs and applications. Interact with elected officials, City administration, defendants/property owners, and the general public. Examples Of Work Performed Specific Litigation Prepare, review, and edit legal pleadings, briefs, and discovery, including review of responses to discovery; argue motions before a wide variety of jurists, including administrative boards; take and defend depositions; prosecute or defend cases at trial. General Research legal questions and evaluate the impact on City policies and procedures; assist various code enforcement personnel and departments. On-site inspection of properties with code enforcement officials, including inspection of blighted, vacant properties with substantial code violations. Provide various written legal opinions to City departments. Appear in court and administrative proceedings to represent the City's interests as required. Coordinate office activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Solicitor; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Review legal publications to keep abreast of current legal issues and cases; attend seminars to keep abreast of new laws. Prepare various legal memoranda and correspondence. Work with community stakeholders to problem-solve blighted properties. Perform Related Duties And Responsibilities As Required. Required Education And Experience Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution. Minimum of three years of experience. Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. Desirable Qualifications Experience working with a team of attorneys and a wide variety of clientele. Experience working within or closely with a governmental organization or other complex organization. Experience litigating in a wide variety of state and federal courts. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions Work in an in-person office setting plus occasional remote work; occasional attendance of physical property inspections, including properties with substantial code violations; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others. Physical Conditions Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Benefits The City of Cincinnati offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to attract and retain quality employees. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, supplemental life and disability coverage, and various flexible benefit options. Training programs and professional development opportunities are also available. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgender status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Contact Information HR CONTACT: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cincinnati