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IP Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kansas City, MO at Shook, Hardy and Bacon
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
LEGAL OFFICE
Annual Salary: $64,809.16 – MIA
25+ Hours per Week
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
The City of Malden Legal Department seeks to hire a Massachusetts licensed attorney to join our in-house legal team. Under the supervision of the City Solicitor, our team represents and advises the City and its elected and appointed officials, employees, City Council, boards and commissions.
DUTIES: The Assistant City Solicitor works under the City Solicitor and handles a variety of legal matters including:
Prosecutes and defends civil litigation.
Represents the City on all aspects of cases and claims through all stages of litigation, and/or adjudicatory proceeding and appeals. Conducts initial investigation and review of claim, drafts and files all case related documents, including pleadings, motions and memoranda, discovery, and appellate briefs.
Works with and advises City employees, elected and appointed officials, department heads, the City Council, City boards, and commissions relative to providing legal guidance on municipal issues.
Drafts and negotiates contracts, and other legal instruments.
Assists with a variety of legal tasks as assigned by the City Solicitor.
Regularly attends evening meetings of the City Council, and other boards, committees and commissions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Seeking a qualified candidate who shares our commitment to Malden, and values civility, collegiality and working in a coordinated team environment to serve the City. The candidate should have or encompass the following qualities:
A JD degree from an accredited law school.
Minimum of two (2) years of civil litigation.
Be a member, in good standing, of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Federal Bar Association.
Admitted to practice before Massachusetts state and federal courts.
Have trial and appellate experience in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Courts, including the District, Superior, Land, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial Courts, as well as experience handling claims with Massachusetts and Federal administrative agencies.
Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, organized individual with excellent writing and analytical skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple cases and assignments.
Knowledge of municipal law and basic parliamentary procedure.
Municipal law experience highly preferred.
TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Director, City of Malden at [email protected].
The City of Malden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Malden is driven by the value of excellence and believes that everyone deserves the best service and access to resources. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make our vision a reality. Accommodation for disabilities is available upon request.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $64,809.16 per year
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
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Title: IP Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Shook, Hardy and Bacon
Location: Kansas City, MO
