Overview
Judicial Specialist 2 – Scott (D7 112744, 112724) Jobs in Davenport, IA at State of Iowa
Salary
$84,428.00 – $130,874.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-05464
Department
City Attorney
Opening Date
05/30/2025
Closing Date
6/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $84,428 – $101,312
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Be a part of the dynamic and diverse legal team providing legal services and representation to the Durham City Council, City Manager, City government departments, and City-appointed boards and commissions.
This class is an entry level attorney classification devoted to providing professional legal advice, consultation, research and other services to the City, its staff, and the City Council. Attorneys in this classification will gain experience in a variety of integral municipal areas. Work is performed in close conjunction with or under the supervision of more experienced senior attorneys. Work requires effective analytical writing and communication skills. The City Attorney’s Office is looking for an attorney eager to learn and develop in the municipal field.
[Qualified candidates may also be considered for other suitable positions within the City Attorney’s Office.]
Duties/Responsibilities
Essential position duties and responsibilities include the following (additional duties may be assigned as needed):
Provides legal advice, under direct supervision, to City representatives and department attorneys on routine or non-complex issues
-may assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Performs, under direct supervision, research on non-complex legal issues
-may assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Represents, under direct supervision, the City in internal and external legal matters
-may assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Represent the city in civil litigation cases and/or administrative hearings under the direction of a supervisor. Includes preparation of memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
Reviews and drafts contracts, legal documents, ordinances, and city regulations.
Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies, participating in professional trainings and development, and adhering to attendance and workplace policies.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
A valid North Carolina Bar License.
Additional Preferred Skills
Additional consideration may be given to candidates with experience in local, state or federal government.
Additional consideration may be given to candidates with specific knowledge or experience in any of the following areas:
Quasi-judicial land use and development boards,
Information Technology and licensing contracts,
Community development, such as governmental gap funding, affordable housing regulations, grant agreements and restrictive covenants,
Construction and/or design contracts,
Procurement contracts and procedures, and
Arts and sustainability.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program – personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman’s Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits – Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina, 27701
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/durhamnc
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Title: Judicial Specialist 2 – Scott (D7 112744, 112724)
Company: State of Iowa
Location: Davenport, IA
