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FT Assistant City Solicitor - Solicitor's Office
Beverlyma, Beverly, Massachusetts, us, 01915
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While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
At the City of Beverly, we embrace building a more diverse workforce. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and City of Beverly policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact City of Beverly, Human Resources Department.
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Title:
Full-Time Assistant City Solicitor Supervisor:
CitySolicitor Grade:
N/A Union:
No Classification:
Exempt Summary: Provide Legal Counsel to the City of Beverly under the supervision of the City Solicitor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advice and opinions on the city charter and ordinances, state ethics law, open meetinglaw,publicrecordslaw,aswellasothermunicipal,state,andfederallaws,rules, and regulations. Research legal issues. Prepare responses to public records requests. Draft ordinances and home rule petitions. RepresenttheCityinstateandfederalcourts,aswellasstateagencies( e.g. ,Civil Service Commission, DEP, JLMC, DLR, etc.). Handleallphasesofcivillitigation( e.g. ,draftingpleadings,discoveryandbriefs,and handle depositions and court appearances) and code enforcement. Attend and advise at City Council meetings and subcommittee meetings. AdvisetheMayor,CityCouncil,DepartmentHeads,andtheCity’sagencies,boardsand commissions on matters relating to their official powers, duties, and functions. Prepare,review,and/orapproveallcontracts,deeds,andlegalinstrumentsonbehalfof the City. Handle collective bargaining and labor matters. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: JD degree from an accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar. Demonstrated related work experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform essential functions of the job. Civillitigation,municipallaw,labor and employment law, environmental law (conservation commission),and/orlanduse(zoningboardof appealsand/orplanningboard) experience preferred. Demonstrated outstanding research, writing, and speaking skills. Demonstrated outstanding litigation skills. Ability and willingness to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Proficient typing and computer skills especially with Word, Adobe, and Excel SkilledinuseofWestlaw(orsimilarlegalresearchdatabase)andRegistryofDeeds searches. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Work Environment: Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployee encounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours: City Hall hours of Monday-Wednesday 8:30-4:30, Thursday 8:30-7:30, Friday 8:30-1, plusregularattendanceatCityCouncil(Mondayevenings)andoccasionallyother“afterhours” meetings or other additional work as required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions. Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit.Theemployee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance or stoop. Theemployeemustliftand/ormoveupto10pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythis job include the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Interested applicants should submit resumes to jobs@beverlyma.gov or City of Beverly, Human Resources, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Job DetailsCategory Full Time Opportunities Status Open Interested applicants should submit resumes to jobs@beverlyma.gov or City of Beverly, Human Resources, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915 Salary $100,000 to $110,000 per year Posted June 18, 2025 12:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Solicitors FT Assistant City Solicitor June25 (PDF) Tools
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While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
At the City of Beverly, we embrace building a more diverse workforce. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and City of Beverly policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact City of Beverly, Human Resources Department.
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Title:
Full-Time Assistant City Solicitor Supervisor:
CitySolicitor Grade:
N/A Union:
No Classification:
Exempt Summary: Provide Legal Counsel to the City of Beverly under the supervision of the City Solicitor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advice and opinions on the city charter and ordinances, state ethics law, open meetinglaw,publicrecordslaw,aswellasothermunicipal,state,andfederallaws,rules, and regulations. Research legal issues. Prepare responses to public records requests. Draft ordinances and home rule petitions. RepresenttheCityinstateandfederalcourts,aswellasstateagencies( e.g. ,Civil Service Commission, DEP, JLMC, DLR, etc.). Handleallphasesofcivillitigation( e.g. ,draftingpleadings,discoveryandbriefs,and handle depositions and court appearances) and code enforcement. Attend and advise at City Council meetings and subcommittee meetings. AdvisetheMayor,CityCouncil,DepartmentHeads,andtheCity’sagencies,boardsand commissions on matters relating to their official powers, duties, and functions. Prepare,review,and/orapproveallcontracts,deeds,andlegalinstrumentsonbehalfof the City. Handle collective bargaining and labor matters. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: JD degree from an accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar. Demonstrated related work experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform essential functions of the job. Civillitigation,municipallaw,labor and employment law, environmental law (conservation commission),and/orlanduse(zoningboardof appealsand/orplanningboard) experience preferred. Demonstrated outstanding research, writing, and speaking skills. Demonstrated outstanding litigation skills. Ability and willingness to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Proficient typing and computer skills especially with Word, Adobe, and Excel SkilledinuseofWestlaw(orsimilarlegalresearchdatabase)andRegistryofDeeds searches. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Work Environment: Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployee encounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours: City Hall hours of Monday-Wednesday 8:30-4:30, Thursday 8:30-7:30, Friday 8:30-1, plusregularattendanceatCityCouncil(Mondayevenings)andoccasionallyother“afterhours” meetings or other additional work as required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions. Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit.Theemployee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance or stoop. Theemployeemustliftand/ormoveupto10pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythis job include the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Interested applicants should submit resumes to jobs@beverlyma.gov or City of Beverly, Human Resources, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Job DetailsCategory Full Time Opportunities Status Open Interested applicants should submit resumes to jobs@beverlyma.gov or City of Beverly, Human Resources, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915 Salary $100,000 to $110,000 per year Posted June 18, 2025 12:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Solicitors FT Assistant City Solicitor June25 (PDF) Tools
Download Application Email Resume Government Websites by CivicPlus #J-18808-Ljbffr