Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor

CITY OF EUCLID

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Assistant Law Director/Prosecutor

Department: Law

Status: A. Unclassified B. Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for representing the City of Euclid in all matters pertaining to civil litigation in state and federal courts. Advises and works under the immediate supervision of the Law Director to assist with researching and drafting legislation, responding to public records requests and other duties as assigned. Prosecutes all matters pertaining to building/housing/fire/zoning code enforcement in Euclid Municipal Court.

Job Duties:

· Obtain compliance with housing code, prosecute housing/building/zoning/fire code violations, prosecute failure to register rental properties and evaluate properties for nuisance declarations

· Advise City departments on legal issues, drafting legal opinions and contract review

· Defend the city in claims and lawsuits (employee actions, civil rights cases, foreclosures, injury on public property).

· Provide legal counsel and representation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advise other City Boards and Commissions and attend meetings.

· Liaison with council members, which includes responding to inquiries regarding nuisance, housing/building issues, and various concerns.

· Research and draft legislation and attend City Council meetings as required.

· Assist with prosecution of criminal cases from arraignment, pre-trial, bench/jury trial and appeal as requested.

· Perform other related miscellaneous duties as required.

Requirements:

· JD Degree.

· Current license to practice law in Ohio.

· Ability to express and exchange ideas and instructions accurately and clearly.

· Maintain confidentiality of attorney-client communications.

Work Environment: Office. Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking and standing. Physical activity: climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

The City of Euclid does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status.

Job Grade 3: Pay Rate $38.90 - $52.64

Full-time: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Applications can be completed and/or resumes submitted at: https://www.cityofeuclid.gov/Job\_Opportunities.

Pay: $80,912.00 - $109,483.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person