Attorney Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The City is seeking qualified applicants for the Attorney position. This position provides legal counsel and expertise to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Board and Commissions and departments; renders legal opinions concerning municipal codes and laws governing municipalities, labor and employment law, construction, purchase and other contracts, inter-local agreements, deeds, leases, permits and other legal documents; and represents the City in judicial and administrative litigation, negotiations and other proceedings.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Participates in decisions related to general City policies and operations; provides legal advice to guide City policies, decisions and activities; drafts and interprets City ordinances and resolutions; provides advice, counsel and representation to protect the City's interests.
Draft and review letters, ordinances, contracts, resolutions, policies, real estate documents and other legal documents enacted by the City to assure proper wording, limit the City's liability, assure they carry out the City's intent and to assure they comply with applicable laws, and protect the City's interest; draft opinion letters as required or requested.
Provide professional legal services to all City departments on all legal matters to include legal research, advice and litigation, when necessary. Collaboratively research, prepare, draft, and present municipal code revisions. Assist with nuisance abatement /code enforcement issues. Drafts, negotiates and files leases, easements, deeds, and other real property interests for all City real property transactions.
Prepares administrative hearings and complex cases for trial, develops motions and civil discovery documents, and represents the City in those proceedings as well as corresponding appellate briefing and argument. Drafts and prepares memoranda, motions, beliefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
- Reviews and researches Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and court decisions, prepares interpretations and legal opinions for City departments, governing boards or officials.
- Prepares, presents, administers, and controls the budget for the department. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to assure sound fiscal control; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
- Collaborates with the human resource staff to provide advice, legal memoranda, and drafts of policies and documents pertaining to employee discipline and termination matters, state and federal regulations affecting employment issues, personnel policy issues, and aspects of collective bargaining.

Requirements & Skills 1

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and at least five years of professional law experience as a chief legal counsel or relevant field, preferably in the public sector.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and City insurable driving record.

Job summary 2

We are seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Attorney. Attorneys prepare, file, and present the prosecution case in all phases of criminal cases, including jury trials and bench trials. Attorneys also perform other varied duties as assigned by the District Attorney.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Education and Experience: Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State.
- Transcripts and Writing Sample Requirement: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to submit law school transcripts and a writing sample to the District Attorney's Office prior to interview.
- Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre- and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney's Office, and a test for controlled substances.
- Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Job summary 3

The County District Attorney's Office is offering a rewarding and challenging career opportunity to an experienced legal professional as an Attorney.

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Requirements & Skills 3

Education: Possession of active, valid membership in the State Bar is evidence of sufficient education for this classification.
License: Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Two years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney or one year of experience as an Attorney in County.

Job summary 4

The Attorney provides legal counsel to the City, consults with and advises professional staff and represents assigned departments under the general direction of the City Attorney.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Analyze legal issues and determine the law by reviewing statutes, regulations, cases, law reviews, and other legal research using books, publications, the internet, electronic legal services and consulting with others.
Prepare, review, and edit documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, pleadings, motions and briefs.
Represent the City and advise and consult with clients and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Negotiate terms of contracts, agreements and documents with opposing council and third parties.
Provide legal advice and counsel to departments, City officers, committees and boards on a variety of issues based on the applicable facts, documents and state and federal law.
Investigate events and issues by ascertaining the required information, obtaining relevant documents and physical evidence, identifying and interviewing potential witnesses, and arranging for the appropriate examination or testing of physical evidence.
- Participate in all assigned duties, prepare evaluations, attend City functions and keep records.
- Be able to litigate effectively without supervision.
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 4

Requires a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
- Must be licensed by the State Bar
- Minimum of five (5) years practicing Municipal Law or full-time practice in a related area
- A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid driver's license within 90 days of hire

Job summary 5

The Attorney will be a core member of the headquarters legal team (the Office of the General Counsel) and will assist on a wide variety of legal matters. Key areas of responsibility will include corporate legal matters, contract review and negotiation, regulatory advice, transactional support, compliance, employment and intellectual property. The Attorney will be responsible for identifying legal risk and proposing mechanisms for mitigating such risk, and for supporting legal projects as needed, including strategic initiatives. In the exercise of his/her duties, the Attorney must ensure that a culture of integrity and transparency is developed and maintained in the organization, overseeing the implementation of and compliance with policies and laws.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Provide support and legal advice in meeting the legal needs of the organization spanning a variety of areas (including contracts, taxation, intellectual property, regulation, employment, trademark registration and other matters);
Offer legal guidance and advice, in coordination with subsidiary legal departments around the world, for maintaining legal presence in other jurisdictions, including local registration, governance and regulatory matters, and analyzing legal issues affecting company operations;
Ensure intercompany agreements are maintained in place;
Advise on applicable laws, rulings, and regulations of local, national and international laws;
- Oversee litigation as needed;
- Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other documents;
- Select and supervise external counsel, as needed.

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Job summary 6

As an Attorney, you’ll represent clients under both commercial and personal lines insurance policies as lead counsel, with moderate to low guidance and oversight, and also may handle cases as part of a larger team as needed. Caseloads typically include a mix of cases, varying from low to moderate complexity, severity, product lines and specialized concentrations throughout all courts and agencies in the assigned jurisdiction(s). You’ll be expected to maintain a highly productive case volume that reflects our collective commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration, embracing technology and a highly organized and proactive approach to case management.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Demonstrates the requisite trial advocacy skills independently as lead counsel, or as part of a team, demonstrates productivity, proactive case management, work ethic and work product quality to properly and effectively handle all matters in accordance with standard methodology guidelines, as well as claims and client expectations.
Effectively utilizes technology and collaboratively working with support staff to ensure efficient case management and productivity.
Demonstrates consistent awareness of changes to the law, technology, local rules and other procedural requirements, or other aspects of the legal and insurance industries likely to impact liability and recovery litigation strategies in the jurisdictions in which he/she practices.
- Possesses and consistently performs with the subject matter expertise and trial advocacy skills generally required for property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation trial practice.
- Provides factually, legally and analytically sound opinions consistently on case valuations that are promptly updated and timely communicated to the client and claims.
- Recognizes and uses opportunities to establish and foster professional relationships within Office of the Chief Legal Officer and claims at the claims manager level and below, as well as with colleagues within the legal and insurance industries within those jurisdictions and communities in which he/she practices.

Requirements & Skills 6

Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License/Certification/Designation: Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.
Experience: Typically, more than three years of relevant civil litigation experience in property and casualty insurance defense or subrogation.

Job summary 7

The Attorney must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, litigating motions, and noticing appropriate appealable issues.
The Attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts.
The Attorney is expected to see clients in jail in a timely manner and communicate regularly with the client, family members, and other approved parties.

Requirements & Skills 7

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and State Bar admission is required for consideration for this fulltime, salaried position.
An active interest in the cause of indigent defense, criminal justice reform, and social justice.
The ability to learn and quickly internalize feedback is important.
The ability to track and meet deadlines.
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments and remain organized.
- A valid driver’s license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.
- Knowledge of criminal law and evidence is required.

Job summary 8

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Participating in and furnishing advice with respect to formal administrative proceedings involving the full of range of issues which fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Rendering legal advice to Commission staff on regulatory, legal, and transportation issues facing the Commission.
- Informally reviewing background information in conjunction with Area Representatives and other professionals to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant enforcement action and/or institution of a formal proceeding.
- Preparing Memoranda of Legal Reviewing containing analyses, conclusions, and recommendations of actions to be take by the Commission on alleged violations or other matters involving questions of policy or interpretations of statutes or regulations warranting the application of the penalty provisions of the shipping statutes.
- Prepares interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission directed to parties or related persons.

Requirements & Skills 8

Minimum educational requirements include a professional law degree (LL.B or J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
Current active membership in a bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

Job summary 9

As an Attorney, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for litigating and trying complex and high profile cases in federal district courts and before administrative law judges.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Develops, litigates and conducts trials and hearings of cases in federal district courts and agency administrative proceedings that present unique legal, evidentiary and policy challenges and present the opportunity to establish legal precedent.
Provides expert litigation advice, including policy, and regulatory recommendations by maintaining and exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of the assigned specialized segment of the market in order to respond to inquiries in litigation.
- Oversees all aspects of discovery in complex cases including domestic and foreign discovery and sophisticated work with expert witnesses.
- Fosters productive work relationships with federal and state regulators and criminal authorities.
- Provides agency representation in negotiations and discussion with senior officials and/or lawyers and formulates proposed settlements that often have broad legal implications.

Requirements & Skills 9

You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree.
You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Job summary 10

We are looking for an Attorney.

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Requirements & Skills 10

Experience: No experience required.
- Licensure: Active membership in the State Bar.
- Driver's License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of: legal principles and their application; criminal law and procedures; constitutional law and procedures; administrative law and procedures; rules of evidence; trial procedures; know duties and responsibilities and role of a prosecutor; legal research methods; appellate court proceedings; civil law and procedures; consumer fraud law and procedures.

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