Assistant Municipal Counselor I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

This position is in the Litigation Division of the Office of the Municipal Counselor and reports to the Litigation Division Head. This division is responsible for representing and defending the City in all state and federal civil lawsuits related to negligence or civil rights violations caused by City employees. The Municipal Counselor’s Office provides legal service and guidance to the City, its officers, departments and trusts to ensure that all City operations are performed in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and City ordinances. All positions within this office serve at the direction of the Municipal Counselor and may be assigned to another division based on the needs of the office.

The Office of the Municipal Counselor is seeking two (2) attorneys with a minimum of three (3) years’ insurance defense and/or healthcare collections experience representing clients from the initial claim stage through state court litigation. Familiarity and experience with the Governmental Tort Claims Act is preferred.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• At least three (3) years active litigation practice.
• At least three (3) years’ insurance defense and/or healthcare collections experience representing clients from the initial claim stage through state court litigation.
• Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication including the preparation of legal documents, opinions, ordinances and memoranda, as well as making oral presentations.
• Demonstrated skill in legal research and using online legal research tools.
• Demonstrated skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of complex information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive working relationships with municipal officials, municipal employees, outside agencies, and individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and experience with the Governmental Tort Claims Act is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing legal research and writing briefs
• Appearing before federal, state or municipal courts, and administrative boards, commissions and public trusts
• State and federal litigation experience, including both pre-trial (to include drafting discovery, taking depositions and active motion practice) and trial
• The drafting and complex analysis of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative service agreements and other documents as required to advise the Municipal Counselor, City Management and administration, and Boards of Trustees or the various public trusts of their effect on municipal operations
• Adherence to the ethical standards for behavior and compliance with the professional rules of conduct

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed