Assistant City Attorney II

City of Clarksville • LEGAL - 1 Public Square Fourth Floor Clarksville, TN

1d

About The Position

This is the second of four levels in the Legal series. Incumbents provide legal advice and services to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, and City committees and boards. Responsibilities may include representing the City in legal matters; preparing and/or reviewing and approving all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, and similar documents; preparing and filing legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents; and conducting depositions, trials and appeals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
• Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
• Tennessee State Law License.
• Knowledge of legal theory.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Knowledge of contract management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of interview methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of research methods.
• Knowledge of legal document preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of computers and related software applications.
• Skill in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in providing sound legal advice.
• Skill in analyzing complex information.
• Skill in conducting legal research.
• Skill in preparing legal documents.
• Skill in applying legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
• Skill in trying cases in court.
• Skill in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents relevant to assigned cases.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides general legal guidance to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, and City committees and boards, including preparing various legal documents.
• Prepares cases for hearings and trials.
• Represents the City in litigation proceedings in court, which includes determining procedural avenues for actions; attending depositions; making strategic and tactical litigation decisions; and/or performing related activities.
• Reviews contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, and resolutions to verify appropriateness of terms, conditions, and applicable clauses.
• Prepares and files legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and related documents.
• Receives and responds to public records requests under the Tennessee Public Records Act and redacts as required by Federal and State Law.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level