ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR I - GENERALIST
LAW DEPARTMENT
CITY OF WORCESTER
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor I - Generalist to join the fast-paced, high-volume, collaborative and congenial Law Department. Under the direction of the City Solicitor, the Assistant City Solicitor 1 - Generalist will provide competent and timely legal services, advice, and recommendations to City Departments, and the City's officers, employees, boards, and commissions. This position will be responsible for performing risk analysis and evaluation of pre-litigation claims, drafting legal documents such as ordinances, conveyance documents, and reviewing and drafting of contracts, leases and licenses. The Assistant City Solicitor I will also represent the City's best interests in resolving such claims before litigation or in civil litigation matters and general Government Services, including assignments such as rendering legal opinions to City officers, departments, boards, and commissions. The assignments will be based on overall related legal experience and demonstrated proficiency in a local government setting. While expertise may be gained in a specialized area of municipal law, the incumbent assumes responsibility for legal matters in any area as assigned by the City Solicitor or their designee.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Further details and information here.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or administrative law in MA
- Active Massachusetts Bar member, in good standing
- Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Municipal law experience
- Three (3) years of experience in the practice of civil or administrative law in MA
- Insurance investigation/adjuster experience
SALARY RANGE: $80,709 - $105,964 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.
To apply, please visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608.