Assistant City Attorney - Litigator at City of… · Broken…

Summary: The City of Broken Arrow is seeking an Assistant City Attorney - Litigator to provide litigation support under the general supervision of the City Attorney. The role involves representing the City in civil litigation, advising officials on legal matters, and assisting in various legal research and writing tasks.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in representing the City in civil litigation including depositions, hearings, settlement conferences, trials and appeals in State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies
- Study and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and assist in taking and defending depositions
- Advises City officials and personnel on legal matters in order to minimize the risk of litigation
- Research a variety of legal issues that may arise in civil litigations including, but not limited to, §1983, service of process, contract, property and tort
- Assist in litigating lawsuits in state or federal court
- Investigates tort claims filed against the City of Broken Arrow by interviewing the personnel involved in the tort claim, and gathering, reviewing and analyzing relevant evidence
- Drafts and responds to written discovery in civil actions
- Researches and writes appropriate pleadings, motions, briefs and written discovery
- Assist in determining and investigating possible City liability; makes recommendations regarding the disposition of the claim
- Prepares ordinances and legislation changes
- Provides professional legal advice to the City Council, its Boards and Commissions, department directors, and employees
- Assist in prosecuting civil actions for nuisance abatement cases, breach of contract cases and interpleader actions, including drafting resolutions of necessity, petitions and other appropriate pleadings
- Assist in the defending the City in all post-trial appellate litigation, including research and writing appellate briefs and presenting oral argument to the appropriate appellate court
- Assist in defending the City in jury and non-jury trials in civil actions
- Responds to questions and problems presented by private individuals and City personnel regarding City business
- Maintains and updates professional knowledge and skills
- Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Law
- One to three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma
- Possession of an Oklahoma Bar License to practice law
- Admitted to practice in Federal Court for the Northern, Eastern, and Western District Courts of Oklahoma, as well as the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Required Skills: Civil Litigation, Depositions, Hearings, Settlement Conferences, Appeals, Legal Research, Drafting Pleadings, Drafting Motions, Drafting Briefs, Written Discovery, Oral Argument, Oklahoma Bar License, Federal Court Admission - Northern District of Oklahoma, Federal Court Admission - Eastern District of Oklahoma, Federal Court Admission - Western District of Oklahoma