<p>The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Assistant City Solicitor reports to the Chief of Litigation and through him/her to the Deputy City Solicitor and City Solicitor. Work involves responsibility for performing legal work as assigned; the extent of work review depends upon the difficulty and importance of individual assignments.</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Investigates or assists in the investigations of suits or claims against the City. </li><li>Performs trial work in defending suits against the City. </li><li>Assists in the preparation of contracts and other legal documents in which the City is an interested party. </li><li>Advises City officials and employees with respect to legal problems arising in connection to their duties. </li><li>Prepares condemnation petitions and performs legal work connected with the rental, loan, or sale of City property. </li><li>Performs legal research and renders general assistance to the City Solicitor in handling and trying legal matters. </li><li>Drafts legislation for presentation to the Rhode Island General Assembly where interests of the City are involved, and drafts resolutions and ordinances for the Providence City Council and its committees. </li><li>Prosecutes offenses in juvenile court. </li><li>Prosecutes cases brought by City police for violation of criminal laws of the State, and by City departments and officials for violation of municipal ordinances. </li><li>Provides training and guidance for inexperienced attorneys in the Law Department. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctorate (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university; must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar. </li><li>Knowledge of and ability to use office equipment, computers, and appropriate software. </li><li>Excellent oral and written communications skills. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal law as well as established precedents and sources of legal reference. </li><li>Knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. </li><li>Ability to interact and present information in a clear and concise manner. </li><li>Ability to develop comprehensive reports and proposals; ability to conduct independent legal research and to analyze and interpret results; and, ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects. </li><li>Ability to safeguard confidential information including pending lawsuits, bid proposals, employee personnel records, collective bargaining, and sensitive financial information. </li><li>Skills to exercise considerable judgment, innovation, and discretion in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across all levels of the municipality and with external groups. </li><li>Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job. </li></ul> <p>Posting expires when position is filled.</p> <p>APPLY NOW</p>