Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Corporation Counsel and the Deputy Corporation Counsel, advises City officials, agencies, boards, commissions, and employees on a variety of legal matters and represents their interests in court and before other tribunals; does related work as assigned/required. Examples of Duties: • Performs related duties as required. • Performs all phases of legal work including, but not limited to, administrative proceedings and appeals, condemnation actions, negligence claims, and other miscellaneous litigation. • Performs legal research for use in court and administrative proceedings, opinions, drafting or ordinances, and otherwise as needed. • Defends the City’s legal interests in court and before administrative bodies. • Renders advice and opinions to department heads, boards and other duly constituted bodies of the City.  Prepares and reviews City contracts. • Drafts City resolutions and ordinances. • Represents the City in informal negotiations and quasi-formal proceedings such as mediation and arbitration, in efforts to resolve disputes in a non-judicial manner. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. • Thorough knowledge of legal principles and general knowledge of Connecticut civil law (ideally including municipal law). • Thorough knowledge of state and federal legal practice and procedures, especially Connecticut practice and procedures. • Ability to analyze and comprehend complex written material. • Ability to express oneself effectively in writing and orally. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school; admission to the Bar of the State of Connecticut and membership in good standing of the Bar of the State of Connecticut; three (3) years of full-time experience in the practice of law; and, if not already admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, eligibility for such admission.