Counsel lawyer

2 weeks ago

Atlanta, United States City of Atlanta Full time
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Solicitor Senior Counsel 

Posting Expires: Commensurate with experience 

 

General Description and Classification Standards

This is a specialized attorney position in the Office of the City Solicitor. The attorney in this classification provides leadership in case management for complex and difficult cases, trials, and projects. They provide and assume leadership to subordinate attorneys and staff.

 

In addition, this classification is required to have particularized knowledge in areas of law that could come within the purview of the Office of the City Solicitor such as litigation, appellate practice, training, real property law and nuisance abatement, local government, research, and grant writing.

 

Supervision Received

Receives guidance from the Solicitor or his designee(s).

 

  • Serves as a senior member of the legal staff and is prosecuting all cases on behalf of the city that are tried in the Municipal Court of Atlanta

 

  • Represents the City of Atlanta in all cases brought before the Municipal Court of Atlanta

 

  • Performs all appellate work, including work taken either by way of appeal or certiorari, resulting from either cases tried or commitment hearings in the court.

 

  • Attends and works with police zones, Neighborhood Planning Units (NPU’s), neighborhood association meetings, community cleanups, police and city department details, and special neighborhood events.

 

  • Manages the development, preparation, and/or presentation of research projects, investigations, proceedings, trials or other legal projects as assigned and as directed by the Solicitor or his designee.

 

  • Undertakes and oversees the preparation and presentation of the most significant investigation, trials, research, and other projects within the assigned area.

 

  • The Senior Counsel provides substantive and procedural advice within the focused area and responds to requests for information from constituencies.
  • Independently researches, interprets, and applies legal principles of the most complex nature within the assigned work area.

 

  • May assist in the selection, evaluation, training, and direction of subordinate staff.

 

  • Maintains case, file, and related records to ensure effective completion of projects assigned and assists in the evaluation of the work product. 

 

  • Stays abreast, informs, and keeps persons within his/her areas of responsibility informed concerning the applicable law, rules, procedures, policies, and practices relating to the functions assigned.

    Has thorough knowledge of office policies, procedures, and activities as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Senior Counsel. Proficient in appellate and post adjudicatory litigation. Has comprehensive knowledge of city ordinance violations, misdemeanor violations, and felony offenses and an understanding of cross-charging. Has an excellent working knowledge of criminal law and procedure, as well as court room procedure and methods, as required in the performance of duties. Ability to use a variety of computer tools and specialized data systems. Required to respond to inquiries or complaints from the general public, other governmental agencies and city departments, law enforcement, and other attorneys.

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