Assistant City Attorney

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant City Attorney for the Legal Department. The purpose of this position is to serve as an assistant to the City Attorney in the performance of the following duties: representing the City in all legal matters; advise the City Council, duly constituted committees, boards and commissions, the Mayor and City employees; draft or review Council bills, resolutions and contracts; assist in municipal court prosecution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties under the direction of the City Attorney are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Drafts legal documents such as conveyances, leases, deeds, hold-harmless agreements, releases, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, pleadings and interpret same. Draft correspondence and a variety of administrative documents.
• Assists in advising and representing the Mayor, City Council and duly constituted boards, committees, City utilities and other City government groups. Assists advising City elected and appointed personnel regarding City personnel matters.
• Interprets Ordinances, common law, administrative rules and State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Represents City in various disputes at the municipal, State and Federal levels, and also including alternative dispute resolutions. .
• Prepares and provides legal counsel for public works bids, contracts and agreements, licenses, permits.
• Negotiates for land purchases, easements, right-of-way for streets, utility projects, parks and other public works.
• Prepares, coordinate and directs legal aspects of annexation process.
• Maintains knowledge of municipal and areas of the law required to represent and advise the City.
• Provides written and oral legal opinions to the City Attorney, departments, employees and certain officers of the City.
• Prosecutes municipal ordinance violators, small claims, etc.
• Trains and supervises City staff, board and commission members regarding various matters, including administrative procedures.
• Read, edit, and research staff reports.
• Perform legal research, legislative research and other research as may be needed.
• Attend, participate City Council meetings / work sessions, departmental meetings and public meetings as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned or required within the legal department.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Juris Doctor degree, minimum of four years legal experience.
• Knowledge in the principals of in municipal, civil, administrative and constitutional law or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Capable in modern office procedures, methods, including Microsoft Office and other like software commonly used in the legal practice.
• License to practice law in Missouri is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license.

How to Apply

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify