ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY- QUALITY OF LIFE (UNCLASSIFIED)

General Statement of Duties ------------------------------- The City of Cincinnati Solicitor’s Office is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its Quality of Life division, which focuses on the abatement of blight and improvement of City neighborhoods through affirmative litigation. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience as a plaintiff’s attorney, including experience with claims investigation, complaint and complex motion drafting, and all forms of discovery. Experience with municipal, nuisance, and/or real estate law is preferred. Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills, and the ability to interact well with the City administration, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the general public, plus a commitment to being engaged in public interest work are essential. Interested candidates should attach their resume and letter of interest with their online application. For inquiries, please contact Lisa Kunz, Law Department, Room 214, City Hall, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Lisa.Kunz@cincinnati\-oh.gov Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) --------------------------------- (Below is illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAS nor do the listed examples include all the KSAS that may be required.) Knowledge of: General litigation processes and the Ohio and federal rules of civil procedure. Legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, constitutional, and administrative law. Methods and techniques of legal research. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations and their past applications. Awarenessoftheorganization,duties,powers,authority,policies,andproceduresofboththeCity Solicitor's Office in general and the division to which the attorney is assigned. Advanced legal writing skills. Ethical standards as applied to the City Solicitor's Office. Ability to: Prepare clear, concise, and complex legal pleadings, briefs, and opinions. Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems. Assist with presentation of complex cases in court. Conduct exhaustive research on questions of law ranging from code enforcement to constitutional law, and prepare sound legal opinions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including working closely with code enforcement officials through the preparation and prosecution of civil claims. Research legal issues through various computer programs and applications. Interact with elected officials, City administration, defendants/property owners, and the general public. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Specific: Litigation: Prepare, review, and edit legal pleadings, briefs, and discovery, including review of responses to discovery; arguing motions before a wide variety of jurists, including before administrative boards; experience with taking and defending depositions; and experiencing prosecuting or defending cases at trial. General: Research legal questions and evaluate the impact on City policies and procedures; assist various code enforcement personnel and departments. On\-site inspection of properties with code enforcement officials, including inspection of blighted, vacant properties with substantial code violations. Provide various written legal opinions to City departments. Appear in court and administrative proceedings to represent the City's interests as required. Coordinate office activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Solicitor; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Review legal publications to keep abreast of current legal issues and cases; attend seminars to keep abreast of new laws. Prepare various legal memoranda and correspondence. Work with community stakeholders to problem\-solve blighted properties. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. HR CONTACT: v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati\-oh.gov Required Education and Experience ------------------------------------- Please attach your resume and letter of interest to your application. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of experience. Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. Desirablequalifications: Experience working with a team of attorneys and a wide variety of clientele. Experience working within or closely with a governmental organization or other complex organization. Experience litigating in a wide variety of state and federal courts. Working and Physical Conditions ----------------------------------- Environmental Conditions: Work in an in\-person office setting plus occasional remote work; occasional attendance of physical property inspections, including properties with substantial code violations; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full\-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job\-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non\-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step\-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City\-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident \& Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out\-of\-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work\-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre\-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set\-up a pre\-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out\-of\-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non\-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part\-time and full\-timeemployees. New hires and re\-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police \& Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police \& Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax\-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.