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Assistant City Attorney II #2404-205500-01

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  • $103,606-$129,508 Commensurate with Experience
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Introduction

This position is part of the City Attorney’s Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments, specifically on matters involving the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), the City of Charlotte’s public transit department. The position is physically located at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The job title and classification will ultimately be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review, prepare and draft legal documents, such as legal memorandums, resolutions, contracts, lease and license agreements.
  • Negotiate agreements and settlements.
  • Conduct legal research and render legal opinions.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on complex legal matters.
  • Represent the City at all levels of federal and state courts as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government.
  • Possess business acumen with ability to negotiate transactions effectively.
  • Ability to master new material quickly, manage diverse legal portfolio and handle fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Knowledge of established precedents and source of legal reference applicable to City activities.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, federal and transit officials, and elected and appointed officials.
  • Prior experience handling transactional matters is a plus.

Preferred Qualification

Minimum of (5) years of relevant work experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney II.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate Degree (Professional) and three years related work experience

AND

Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and license to practice law in North Carolina, or eligible for licensure by comity.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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