Montgomery City County Personnel

Staff Attorney (#CI1140)


Pay Grade

A12

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide professional legal work of a civil or criminal nature to the City of Montgomery, under the supervision of the City Attorney. The work responsibilities are performs legal research; prepares or reviews legal documents; investigates claims and complaints; represents the City in federal litigation; investigates and prepares cases for trial; represents the City Council and the City's Board of Zoning Adjustments in appeals; represents the City and workers’ compensation claims and lawsuits; responds to subpoenas and requests for records; and prosecutes misdemeanor and traffic cases in municipal court. The employee reports directly to the City Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized law school, and possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Alabama, and at least three years of experience in the practice of law, which may include the completion of a clerkship while attending law school or post law school with a state or federal judge or with the City Legal Department.

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

  


CLASS: CI1140; REV: 5/1/2020;