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Are you a skilled legal professional with a passion for public service? The City of Pittsfield is seeking a dynamic
City Solicitor
to lead our legal affairs and provide strategic counsel on key city operations. From navigating complex litigation to advising on city policies, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while upholding the City's best interests. If you're ready to be a trusted advisor and advocate for municipal excellence, we invite you to join our team!
In accordance with the provisions outlined in City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, and under the general direction of the Mayor, the Solicitor prosecutes and defends all actions involving the City's interests and shall advise the Mayor, public officials, public school system, boards, departments, and agencies. The incumbent shall draft and/or approve legal documents, and represent the City before legislature. The Solicitor aids in the development and implementation of City policies, programs, plans, and procedures, and performs other duties as required by the Mayor or as dictated by job responsibilities.
The incumbent shall have outstanding interpersonal skills, be confident in their decision-making abilities, and overall demonstrate a solid command for the practice of municipal law.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all legal affairs involving the City of Pittsfield; responsible for the administration of the City's law department functions as dictated by City Code, Massachusetts General Law, and Federal law.
Makes frequent contact with other City departments, City Councilors, public officials, other attorneys and their clients, and has occasional contact with the general public; furnishes legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, School Department, boards, committees, etc.
Represents the City, its boards, agencies, departments, and officials in the prosecution of all actions and other legal proceedings and suits on its or their behalf.
Represents the City's interests in any matter before the Federal, Superior, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial courts, all administrative agencies of the Commonwealth and the District Court in which the interest and welfare of the City and its officials and employees may be directly or indirectly affected.
Attends and provides legal advice at all meetings of the City Council and meetings of other City boards and commissions as required/requested.
Communicates with attorneys representing private and public interest, judges, court personnel, etc.
Researches and renders opinions as to various legal issues which impact the City and its various boards, commissions and agencies; responsible for the preparation, filing, and provision of pleadings, discovery documents, briefs, etc. for court and administrative proceedings, as well as contracts, leases, conveyances, ordinances, deeds, and other legal documents/instruments as needed and/or requested.
Performs administrative tasks related to preparation of annual department budget and report; participates in department/staff meetings.
Prepares and approves proposed ordinances for final adoption.
Performs other duties as required or necessary.
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City Solicitor
to lead our legal affairs and provide strategic counsel on key city operations. From navigating complex litigation to advising on city policies, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while upholding the City's best interests. If you're ready to be a trusted advisor and advocate for municipal excellence, we invite you to join our team!
In accordance with the provisions outlined in City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, and under the general direction of the Mayor, the Solicitor prosecutes and defends all actions involving the City's interests and shall advise the Mayor, public officials, public school system, boards, departments, and agencies. The incumbent shall draft and/or approve legal documents, and represent the City before legislature. The Solicitor aids in the development and implementation of City policies, programs, plans, and procedures, and performs other duties as required by the Mayor or as dictated by job responsibilities.
The incumbent shall have outstanding interpersonal skills, be confident in their decision-making abilities, and overall demonstrate a solid command for the practice of municipal law.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all legal affairs involving the City of Pittsfield; responsible for the administration of the City's law department functions as dictated by City Code, Massachusetts General Law, and Federal law.
Makes frequent contact with other City departments, City Councilors, public officials, other attorneys and their clients, and has occasional contact with the general public; furnishes legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, School Department, boards, committees, etc.
Represents the City, its boards, agencies, departments, and officials in the prosecution of all actions and other legal proceedings and suits on its or their behalf.
Represents the City's interests in any matter before the Federal, Superior, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial courts, all administrative agencies of the Commonwealth and the District Court in which the interest and welfare of the City and its officials and employees may be directly or indirectly affected.
Attends and provides legal advice at all meetings of the City Council and meetings of other City boards and commissions as required/requested.
Communicates with attorneys representing private and public interest, judges, court personnel, etc.
Researches and renders opinions as to various legal issues which impact the City and its various boards, commissions and agencies; responsible for the preparation, filing, and provision of pleadings, discovery documents, briefs, etc. for court and administrative proceedings, as well as contracts, leases, conveyances, ordinances, deeds, and other legal documents/instruments as needed and/or requested.
Performs administrative tasks related to preparation of annual department budget and report; participates in department/staff meetings.
Prepares and approves proposed ordinances for final adoption.
Performs other duties as required or necessary.
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