Assistant Municipal Counselor - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

34d • $79,448 - $213,060 • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located in the Office of the Municipal Counselor – Trusts and Public Works Division and will be hired in as either an Assistant Municipal Counselor I, II or III depending on experience and qualifications. The selected applicant will provide legal services and guidance to the Department of Airports and the Oklahoma City Airport Trust (“OCAT”) to ensure that the three airports in OCAT’s airport system are operated in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws or regulations, and City ordinances. Experience and/or education in municipal law, airport law, public trust, public construction, commercial leasing, contracting, land transaction, public financing, grant administration, environmental law, and/or oil and gas law is desirable. The individual selected for this position is expected to exemplify a high degree of professionalism in the office, courtroom, before City Council or OCAT, and in all public appearances, exhibiting trustworthiness and the ability to respect confidence. All positions in this office serve under the direction of the Municipal Counselor and may be assigned to another division based on the needs of the office.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to practice in the State of Oklahoma within six months.
• Skill in written and verbal communication including the preparation of legal documents, opinions, ordinances and memoranda, as well as making oral presentations.
• Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information.
• Skill in legal research and using online legal research tools.
• Ability to prioritize workload and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive working relationships with municipal officials, municipal employees, outside agencies, and individuals.
• At least seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney (for Assistant Municipal Counselor III).
• At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney (for Assistant Municipal Counselor II).
• No prior experience as a practicing attorney required (for Assistant Municipal Counselor I).

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or education in municipal law, airport law, public trust, public construction, commercial leasing, contracting, land transaction, public financing, grant administration, environmental law, and/or oil and gas law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and guidance to the Department of Airports and the Oklahoma City Airport Trust (“OCAT”).
• Ensure that the three airports in OCAT’s airport system are operated in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws or regulations, and City ordinances.
• Exemplify a high degree of professionalism in the office, courtroom, before City Council or OCAT, and in all public appearances, exhibiting trustworthiness and the ability to respect confidence.
• Mentor and review the work of Assistant Municipal Counselor I’s and II’s in the division (for AMC III).
• Mentor and review the work of Assistant Municipal Counselor I’s in the division (for AMC II).

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support 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: Entry Level