City Staff Attorney, Part-Time at CITY OF PAPILLION in Papillion, Nebraska

Job Description:

Due to the independent nature of this position, strong preference will be given to applicants with ten years or more of experience practicing law in the government sector. Preference for court room and municipal law experience.

We expect this (10-12) hour per week position will be executed in two separate shifts per week. Although it is not a remote work position, there will be flexibility in scheduling the days per week to be worked. This position is eligible for overtime compensation, however, no overtime is expected or anticipated.

As this is a limited hour part time position, there are no employment benefits available. However, the City will pay for Supreme Court license dues, NSBA membership, and sufficient CLE credit hours to meet the Nebraska MCLE requirements.

POSITION TITLE: Part-time City Staff Attorney
REPORTS TO: City Attorney
SUPERVISES: ---------

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting the City Attorney in providing professional legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator City Departments and various boards and commissions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists the City Attorney with legal activities of the city in providing policy, technical and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator.
Assists in preparing legal opinions relating to city matters; conducts research on specific points of law.
Assists in drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, agreements and other legal documents; assists in formulating proposed legislation for enactment by the State legislature in regard to matters of interest to the city.
Assists in monitoring and interpreting legislation impacting or affecting the city or its operations and activities.
Assists in preparing civil and criminal cases for trial; investigates claims and complaints by or against the city; assists in trying cases before county, state and federal courts.
Assists in establishing and maintaining a complex file system by accurately filing legal records, documents and reference material.
Assists in performing administrative duties including the preparation and presentation of various legal reports and records.
Operates standard office equipment in the performance of job duties, i.e. fax machines, copier, personal computer, calculator, etc.
Establishes and maintains positive public relations with the general public, other employees, other governmental agencies and municipal officials.
This position requires the employee to be physically present at the workplace to fully engage with the team and participate actively in all aspects of their role.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of and ability to apply and interpret city, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, statutes and court decisions relating to civil matters and public labor law.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of real property and land use law, including ownership, acquisition and conveyance.
Knowledge of tort law and liability insurance litigation.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate methods of legal research.
Knowledge of and ability to prosecute City Ordinance violations.
Knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs dealing with word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences or proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to analyze, appraise, organize and present facts, evidence and precedents in a clear and logical form.
Ability to conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions using independent judgment.
Ability to accurately prepare, maintain and analyze various legal documents, records, reports and correspondence.
Ability to draft City Ordinances, Resolutions, policies and other documents.
Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand, follow and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees, other governmental agencies and municipal officials.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:
Must possess a valid drivers license at the time of hire.Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree.Must have an active license to practice law in the State of Nebraska.Must be bondable.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting and requires routine bending, lifting and carrying office supplies, books, files and other materials. The incumbent is required to frequently sit for extended periods of time, talk, hear and must have the ability to transport themselves to and from various locations within City Hall and throughout the city. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various other pieces of equipment. While performing the duties, the incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms.
Work hours may occasionally be required in times of darkness. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
Work requires extensive interaction with the general public and may be stressful when dealing with citizens and/or meeting deadlines.