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Base pay range $79,584.00/yr - $135,507.00/yr
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Provides legal advice and representation; conducts significant and complex civil lawsuits; draws up legal documents; advises City officials as to legal rights, obligations, practices and other phases of applicable local, state and federal law; prepares cases for trial; drafts resolutions, ordinances and other documents; prepares legal opinions; practices in the area of labor relations; litigates labor related cases; appears on behalf of the employer in arbitration and Public Employee Relations Board hearings; conducts reviews of open record requests; and reviews contracts for legal sufficiency.
Responsibilities
Evaluates claims against the City and, if appropriate, assumes primary responsibility for representation of the City in jury and non-jury trials before local, state and federal courts.
Represents the City in adversarial proceedings before Municipal Court, District Court, Workers Compensation Court, Court of Civil Appeals, Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, the various United States Courts, state and federal, administrative agencies, boards and commissions, and at other hearings of concern to the City.
Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for City officials and staff.
Directs the investigation of claims and complaints by or against the City and recommends a course of action to the appropriate authority.
Performs complex legal research and prepares legal opinions regarding diverse matters relating to all areas of city government for the City Manager, City departments, boards and public officials.
Approves ordinances, resolutions and contracts as to legality and form; provides legal advice as to substance. • Performs duties as the Prosecutor of Lawton City Code violations in Municipal Court.
Makes legal recommendations to the City Attorney and acts as the city representative in the area of labor relations, negotiations, grievances filed by unions, arbitration hearings, Public Employee Board hearings and general labor related matters.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, franchises, etc.; reviews documents prepared by other agencies, departments or parties.
Drafts legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and reviews testimony in preparation for litigation. • Attends City Council meetings to brief the Council regarding matters within the responsibility of the attorney.
At the direction of the City Attorney, attends meetings of the City Council, trust authorities, boards or commissions at which legal advice may be necessary.
Communicates with city, state and federal officials through personal contact, telephone and written correspondence on matters of interest to the City.
Prepares cases for trial and represents the City in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
Acts as legal counsel to boards and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney.
Performs other duties as assigned by the City Manager, Department Director or other designated supervision.
Qualifications
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of Oklahoma; and the ability to be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit within six months of employment.
Licensing and Driving Requirements
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and member in good standing with the OBA.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Lawton affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability status or genetic information. Persons selected for employment into any position must pass a drug test. Some positions may require passing an alcohol test. Previous employment and any additional experience will be subject to verification prior to employment processing. A driver’s license and driving record check will be conducted if driving is a job requirement. A post offer employment medical examination may be conducted prior to job placement. EOE AA EMPLOYER VETS DISABILITY
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industry Government Administration
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This range is provided by City Of Lawton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $79,584.00/yr - $135,507.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from City Of Lawton
Provides legal advice and representation; conducts significant and complex civil lawsuits; draws up legal documents; advises City officials as to legal rights, obligations, practices and other phases of applicable local, state and federal law; prepares cases for trial; drafts resolutions, ordinances and other documents; prepares legal opinions; practices in the area of labor relations; litigates labor related cases; appears on behalf of the employer in arbitration and Public Employee Relations Board hearings; conducts reviews of open record requests; and reviews contracts for legal sufficiency.
Responsibilities
Evaluates claims against the City and, if appropriate, assumes primary responsibility for representation of the City in jury and non-jury trials before local, state and federal courts.
Represents the City in adversarial proceedings before Municipal Court, District Court, Workers Compensation Court, Court of Civil Appeals, Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, the various United States Courts, state and federal, administrative agencies, boards and commissions, and at other hearings of concern to the City.
Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for City officials and staff.
Directs the investigation of claims and complaints by or against the City and recommends a course of action to the appropriate authority.
Performs complex legal research and prepares legal opinions regarding diverse matters relating to all areas of city government for the City Manager, City departments, boards and public officials.
Approves ordinances, resolutions and contracts as to legality and form; provides legal advice as to substance. • Performs duties as the Prosecutor of Lawton City Code violations in Municipal Court.
Makes legal recommendations to the City Attorney and acts as the city representative in the area of labor relations, negotiations, grievances filed by unions, arbitration hearings, Public Employee Board hearings and general labor related matters.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, franchises, etc.; reviews documents prepared by other agencies, departments or parties.
Drafts legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and reviews testimony in preparation for litigation. • Attends City Council meetings to brief the Council regarding matters within the responsibility of the attorney.
At the direction of the City Attorney, attends meetings of the City Council, trust authorities, boards or commissions at which legal advice may be necessary.
Communicates with city, state and federal officials through personal contact, telephone and written correspondence on matters of interest to the City.
Prepares cases for trial and represents the City in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
Acts as legal counsel to boards and commissions as assigned by the City Attorney.
Performs other duties as assigned by the City Manager, Department Director or other designated supervision.
Qualifications
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of Oklahoma; and the ability to be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit within six months of employment.
Licensing and Driving Requirements
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and member in good standing with the OBA.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Lawton affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability status or genetic information. Persons selected for employment into any position must pass a drug test. Some positions may require passing an alcohol test. Previous employment and any additional experience will be subject to verification prior to employment processing. A driver’s license and driving record check will be conducted if driving is a job requirement. A post offer employment medical examination may be conducted prior to job placement. EOE AA EMPLOYER VETS DISABILITY
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industry Government Administration
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