Senior Attorney II (Municipal Governance Division)
About The Position
This position will serve as a resource to the teams within the Municipal Governance Division and manage a variety of matters (e.g. conducting research, drafting, representing the City in interpleader, quiet title and other in rem matters) ). A key aspect of this role is the ability to manage cases in all stages of litigation including the filing of timely answers, negotiating settlements and appearing at hearings. The ability to apply legal advice effectively to the issues presented by clients, to act in a responsive manner, take time to understand the complexities of the situation and assure that the legal advice, counseling, and drafting is aligned with the City of Atlanta Municipal Code and other applicable laws. The Municipal Governance Division and its attorneys have a critical role in collaborating with other members of the City’s Department of Law as the areas covered may have an impact in other operational areas of the City.
Responsibilities
- conducting research
- drafting
- representing the City in interpleader, quiet title and other in rem matters
- manage cases in all stages of litigation including the filing of timely answers, negotiating settlements and appearing at hearings
- apply legal advice effectively to the issues presented by clients
- act in a responsive manner
- take time to understand the complexities of the situation
- assure that the legal advice, counseling, and drafting is aligned with the City of Atlanta Municipal Code and other applicable laws
- collaborating with other members of the City’s Department of Law as the areas covered may have an impact in other operational areas of the City
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
