CITY OF HARTFORD - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTinvites applications for the position of:
Assistant Corporation Counsel
SALARY: $75,301.72 - $119,322.06 AnnuallyDEPARTMENT: Corporation CounselOPENING DATE: 12/13/19CLOSING DATE: 01/24/20 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Vacancy is in the Corporation Counsel's Office. Under administrative direction, provides full-time legal representation for City agencies, departments, and administrators. This is a union position. The hoursof work for this position are 40 per week.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:Legal practice and procedures in Connecticut and the common, statutory and local laws and ordinances, established precedents and the source of legal reference;Principles, practices, methods and procedures of legal research and investigation;Administrative law and procedures, including administrative and regulatory practice, real estate, contract drafting and review, civil litigation and foreclosure.Judicial and trial procedures and rules of evidence;Municipal law and government:
Ability to:Organize, appraise and analyze facts, evidence and precedents in connection with court cases and legal opinions;Interpret judicial decisions and apply the same;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees of the jurisdiction, court officials and with the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS:Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Possession of a valid Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent from an ABA accredited law school; current membership in good standing with the Connecticut State and Federal bars. Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law, with an emphasis on administrative and regulatory practice, real estate, contract drafting and review, civil litigation and foreclosure.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSMust be a member in good standing of the Connecticut Bar for at least three (3) years prior to appointment OR one (1) year as a member in good standing of the Connecticut Bar and two (2) years (not concurrent with the Connecticut membership) as a member in good standing of the Bar in another state of the United States.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
OTHER INFORMATION:If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve three(3) to twelve (12) months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
NOTE:ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR VIA EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, located on the hartford.gov/humanresources  page along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Position #00471 (Re-Issued) 1/3/2020ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSELTM
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hartfordct
Human Resources Department550 Main StreetHartford, CT 06103860-757-9800
humanresources@hartford.gov