City Attorney

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City Attorney
The candidate coordinates, manages and directs the Legal Division; including develops and implements policies and procedures, supervises employees, formulates short- and long-ranges plans, ensures conformance with federal and state laws, City Charter, City ordinances and the City Council and oversees the prosectution of criminal matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Legal Division. Research, advise and write (when requested) legal opinions for the City Council, City Departments and boards and commission on civil legal matters, including the following areas: land use, contracting, employment; licensing, public nuisances, data practices, records retention, open meetings, real estate, municipal liability, telecommunications, ethics and constitutional law. Advise members of the general public on legal questions relating to City ordinances and procedures. Review the documentation and authority and render legal opinions on behalf of the City concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds. Attend meetings of the City Council, committees, boards and commissions in order to render legal assistance and advice. Serve as legal advisor for City boards, commissions, and committees. Draft or revise ordinances, resolutions, regulations, deeds, leases, agreements and other related legal documents. Represent the City in civil litigation where the City is a party in both the trial and appellate State and Federal Courts. Represent the City in administrative procedures before regulatory boards and commissions and in appellate proceedings. Serves as City liaison with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT), and various other City, County, State and Federal agencies and the general public. Works with City Manager and department heads to provide oversight and direction for City relative to projects, policies and operations. Provides legal advice to the City Manager as requested, including preparation or provision ofinformation, documentation and reports as needed by the City Manager. Participates in municipal team approach to economic development planning and projects. Serves as a member of the City Manager’s top level management team and budget review committee. Participates in union negotiations on behalf of the City. Responsible for the representation of the City in property acquisition matters. Must have Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school. Should have 6+ years of progressive experience practicing civil law in municipal, county or a state governmental agency. Must have familiarity with Minnesota law relating to cities. Should have 3+ years of supervisory experience. Must have current license to practice law in the state of Minnesota with no restrictions. Valid Driver’s License required.

Deadline to Apply:10/16/2020 4:30 pm.

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