Staff Attorney Senior

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Staff Attorney, Senior
Duties: Under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Counsel, performs a variety of professional and specialized legal work of greater complexity and level of difficulty than that assigned to lower level staff attorneys. Works within general instructions and guidelines, exercising discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. More complex professional legal assignments and research; the preparation of legal opinions; provisions of legal guidance to departments; assigned responsibility for one or more areas of specialized legal services; creation and review of legal documents, proposed arrangements, policies and proposals; preparation and presentation of cases in court and/or administrative hearings; and performance of related work as assigned. Performs legal research and provides written and oral opinions on various legal issues applicable to operations of greater complexity and level of difficulty. Assists in establishing, drafting, and/or recommending changes to policies and procedures to meet legal requirements. Confers with and advises departments on legal questions and prepares formal responses to Requests for Legal Services. Prepares, drafts, reviews, and/or recommends changes to ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents, agreements and instruments. Analyzes technical, statutory, and regulatory issues, evaluates alternatives, and makes appropriate legal recommendations based on findings. Reviews documents responsive to requests under the Public Records Act and subpoenas, and acts as the preliminary point of contact for requests for legal assistance as assigned by the Deputy Chief Counsel. Receives claims and complaints, investigates and gathers facts and documents, evaluates evidence, and recommends appropriate action. Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with lawsuits, hearings, and other legal proceedings in which is involved. Assists in coordinating involvement in litigation, government claims, and subpoenas, as assigned, including interactions with outside counsel engaged to represent. Coordinates filings for federal or state quasi-judicial reviews. Demonstrates commitment to high ethical standards. Completes special projects and other duties as assigned. Work effectively with all levels of staff, representatives of other public agencies and governing bodies. Evaluate and appropriately assess the legal implications of projects and issues assigned with high attention to detail on complex matters, raising issues to the Deputy Chief Counsel as appropriate. Advise and assist management and staff in understanding and applying legal interpretations and requirements. Conceptualize and effectively perform legal research and analyze applicability of law to operations. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and produce high quality legal work under pressure and time constraints. Present statements of fact and law clearly, logically, and concisely in written and oral form. Prepare and present cases in court or administrative hearing. Work independently on complex assignments under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel. Maintain an environment of teamwork and collaboration conducive to expanding knowledge and expertise. Utilize and access computer and appropriate software (e.g. Microsoft Office; Work, Excel, Power Point) and job-specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

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