Job Announcement - Staff Attorney Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The City of Minot is accepting applications for the position of Staff Attorney I. Salary range for this position is $5,393– 8,006/ month. This is responsible, technical administrative and professional work in completing technical and legal duties of a general or complex nature, involving the application of legal principles and rendering legal support, advice and guidance to the City Council and all of the departments of the City including Minot Municipal Court. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited law school and qualification to practice before the courts and to participate in all activities requiring membership in the State Bar of North Dakota. Possession of valid ND driver’s license and possession of a license to practice law in North Dakota are required. Application and full job description are available at the Human Resource Office (515 2nd Ave SW) or at www.minotnd.org. The deadline for applications to be returned to the Human Resource Office is January 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Job Description - Staff Attorney I
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GRADE: 66 ($64,713-$96,067)
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible, technical administrative and professional work in completing technical and legal duties of a general or complex nature, involving the application of legal principles and rendering legal support, advice and guidance to the City Council and all of the departments of the City including Minot Municipal Court. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Attorney; the Staff Attorney I will report to the Assistant City Attorney.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (May not include all of the duties performed.)
Assists in drafting municipal ordinances, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules and regulations.
Conducts investigations to determine statutory and ordinance compliance.
Confers with and advises agency officials on legal or administrative matters.
Assists the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney as legal advisor to City Council, committees, and city officials; conducts legal research work, drafts documents and opinions, and presents conclusions and recommendations for review.
Assists in providing for full time prosecution of cases involving violations of municipal ordinances and established a firm, consistent process in the trial function which will be an adjunct to effective law enforcement.
Provides legal advice and services to municipal court, or other City department heads, and for collection action against persons damaging City property.
Initiates appropriate legal action to preserve the City’s property and interests.
Assists in providing or managing defense for the City in all claims.
Prepares and provides legal opinions as requested.
Answers questions from the public regarding activities of the City.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
Knowledge of common law and of state and federal statutes.
Knowledge of case law as it relates to municipal administrative and regulatory functions.
Knowledge of the legal methods, ethical practices and procedures necessary for the practice of law in North Dakota.
Knowledge of effective practices and methods of communicating with the public.
Knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
STAFF ATTORNEY I (continued)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected and appointed officials, with the media and the general public.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
DESIRED MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited law school and qualification to practice before the courts and to participate in all activities requiring membership in the State Bar of North Dakota.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a license to practice law in North Dakota
Possession of a valid North Dakota driver’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.