Senior Attorney (U) (Vacancy)

Senior Assistant City Attorney (General Counsel Section)Full‑time position in the General Counsel Section of the Columbus City Attorney's office. The role involves performing varied and difficult professional legal work including extensive legal research, complex trials, and related duties as required.SalaryAnticipated salary for this position is between $88,691 and $100,000, depending on experience.ResponsibilitiesAdvise city departments regarding operations, duties, and compliance with applicable laws.Review, edit, and draft rules and legislation, including administrative rules and City Code changes.Conduct research and respond to legal inquiries from assigned departments.Advise assigned departments regarding public records requests.Review and advise assigned departments regarding contract matters.Evaluate claims of or against the city for the purposes of recommending settlements.QualificationsCurrently admitted to the Ohio bar and in good standing.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a licensed attorney advising clients, with significant legal research and writing experience, statutory interpretation experience, and legal drafting experience including drafting legislation; prior litigation experience is preferred.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of constitutional law, Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Rules of Court, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct.Legal, court, and judicial procedures, rules, terminology, methods, documents, practices, and objectives.Other applicable municipal, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, and codes.Legal research tools and methods.Statutory interpretation methods.English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills.Ability to work effectively with persons from all socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.Employment TypeFull‑Time (Regular)Equal Opportunity StatementThe City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr