Assistant Corporation Counsel

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Office of Corporation Counsel. Under administrative direction and supervision, provides full time legal assistance to the Corporation Counsel and the Deputy Corporation Counsel, as legal advisor of the Council, Mayor and all other departments, boards, commissions or agencies of the City on matters affecting the interests of the City. Prepares and assists in the preparation of pleadings, filing of court papers in connecting with suits, trials, appeals and other legal procedures involving the City. Tries such cases involving the City and its officers and employees as may be assigned. Reviews and passes on the legality or sufficiency of contracts and leases. Upon assignment, reviews and recommends to the Corporation Counsel policies and actions necessary to conform to statutes of the State of Connecticut and the Charter and ordinances of the City. Attends, by assignment, meetings of the Council and meetings of boards, commissions and committees. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a MLA union position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college of law
Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law
Must be in good standing with the Bar of the State of Connecticut
Must have been a member of the Bar of the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years prior to appointment
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Provides full time legal assistance to the Corporation Counsel and the Deputy Corporation Counsel.
Acts as legal advisor to the Council, Mayor, and all other departments, boards, commissions, or agencies of the City on matters affecting the interests of the City.
Prepares and assists in the preparation of pleadings and filing of court papers for suits, trials, appeals, and other legal procedures involving the City.
Tries assigned cases involving the City and its officers and employees.
Reviews and passes on the legality or sufficiency of contracts and leases.
Reviews and recommends policies and actions to conform to statutes of the State of Connecticut and the Charter and ordinances of the City.
Attends meetings of the Council and meetings of boards, commissions, and committees as assigned.