Assistant Corporation Counsel

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
 
This is professional legal work involving responsibility for advising the Chief Executive Officer, Legislature, and operating departments of a municipality on matters of law, preparing legal material, and representing the municipality in the courts. An employee in this position is responsible for answering many legal questions affecting the municipality's organization and operations. General supervision is received from the Corporation Counsel with wide leeway permitted for the use of independent judgment.
  
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1.         Researches the law and renders opinions when requested;
2.         Represents the municipality in cases before the courts wherein the municipality is a party, plaintiff or defendant;
3.         Prepares pleadings, appeals, resolutions, notices, contracts, and other legal papers and documents;
4.         Prepares local laws, ordinances, resolutions, legalizing acts, and other legislation.
5.         Attends meetings of the legislative body and advises that body when requested.
6.         Examines legal papers served on or filed with municipal departments and officials;
7.         Makes reports and answers correspondence;
8.         Does related work as required.
 THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:
 License to practice law in New York State,
Legal experience in two or more of the following areas of law is preferred:  municipal, general, civil, traffic, building/zoning, and litigation,
Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks,
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Reside within a 30-mile radius 
 
BENEFITS INCLUDE
 NYS Retirement System or VDC Retirement Plan (w/8% employer contribution)
Paid time off:  Holidays – 13 per year
Sick Time – 13 per year
Vacation Time – 2 weeks (prorated per date of hire)
Personal Time – 5 days (prorated per date of hire)

• Medical insurance or opt-out cash stipend.
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance.
• FSA/DCA option
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance to include CLE courses.

 
Deadline to apply:                                           Until filled.
Submit resume and cover letter to:                 City of Poughkeepsie
                                                                        Human Resources Department
                                                                        62 Civic Center Plaza
                                                                        Poughkeepsie, NY  12601
Or email to:                                                     humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com
 
The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.