What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at City of Branson?
Are you ready to step into a role where every detail counts and each day offers new challenges in City Government?
As our Assistant City Attorney, you'll be at the heart of our city's contract management process.
What You'll Do
Requirements
WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Occasional Afterhours needed
WORK LOCATION: City of Branson, Missouri; City Hall. This is an in office position requiring work to be performed onsite.
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Be a vital link in shaping a thriving workplaceapply today and help us lead with integrity, innovation, and efficiency!
EEO
The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.
As our Assistant City Attorney, you'll be at the heart of our city's contract management process.
What You'll Do
- Providelegal research, analysis, and recommendations to support the City Attorney and City departments
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting ordinances, contracts, resolutions, leases, and other legal documents.
- Represent the City in municipal court proceedings and administrative hearings if requested
- Support the City Attorney in civil litigation by preparing legal documents, motions, and case strategies.
- Respond to public records requests and assist with risk management and compliance matters.
- Preparethe legal review of contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, and other routine legal instruments
- Someone who is Detail-Oriented
- An Effective Communicator
- A Problem-Solver and Decision-Maker
- Ethical and Discreet
Requirements
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Tenyears of combined experience,practicing law in the public or private sectors.
- Evidence of passing the Missouri State Bar Examination.
- A valid, current license to practice law in the State of Missouri, where maintaining such licensure is a condition of employment as the Associate Attorney for the City of Branson.
- Impactful Work: Your role helps newand existing businesses invest in our community.
- Work/Life Balance: City offers a robust time off package
- Strong Benefit/Retirement Package: Click on the benefits statement below.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in criminal law, business law, tax law, employment law or real estate law.
- Possess a valid Driver's License and be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
- Beable to pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings.
WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Occasional Afterhours needed
WORK LOCATION: City of Branson, Missouri; City Hall. This is an in office position requiring work to be performed onsite.
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Be a vital link in shaping a thriving workplaceapply today and help us lead with integrity, innovation, and efficiency!
EEO
The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.