Share Email Opening Title Corporation Counsel  Open Date 5/27/2021   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Legal   Location Legal   Reports To Mayor   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Evening and weekend hours may be necessary, and schedule is subject to vary based on departmental need.   Pay Rate $120,000-$130,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY The Corporation Counsel represents and serves as chief legal counsel to the Mayor. S/he supervises all legal counsel, staff and outside (contract) attorneys, research and court advocacy on behalf of the City of South Bend and its administration. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises all legal counsel, staff and outside (contract) attorneys, research and court advocacy on behalf of the City of South Bend and its administration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Corporation Counsel will demonstrate an ability to formulate creative approaches to help solve long-standing municipal problems. The position will serve as an essential part of the Mayor’s policy and strategy team, as well as a partner in communicating the Mayor’s priorities and initiatives the city government. • High level of professionalism inside and outside the office. • Ability to operate at a fast operational tempo and take initiative. • Flexibility around habits and roles in order to get the job done, willingness to adapt to internal and external feedback. • Sense of pride and ownership in work. • Working with diverse staff and personnel that reflect the City of South Bend. • Ability to form a strong relationship with the Common Council. • Capacity to drive and support mayoral projects and initiatives. • Communication with citizens, press, business, and outside organizations. • Manages the legal affairs of the City, including the prosecution of violators of the City Ordinances. • Attends meetings, in and outside of the regularly scheduled work day at various locations inside and outside the City limits. • Provides legal advice to officers, departments, boards, commissions, and other agencies of the City. • Supervises all Deputy City Attorneys, Assistant City Attorneys and outside Counsel. • Commences all proceedings necessary or advisable for the protection or enforcement of the rights of the City of the public and for the collection of all costs and fees payable to the City. • Supervises the day-to-day operations of the office. • Supervises the formulation of ordinances for presentation to and passage by the Common Council. • Supervises the drafting of formal legal opinions for the Mayor and the handling of legal correspondence for all City departments and officials • Advocates on behalf of the City in all City matters, including court appearances and drafting legal documents and pleadings. • May represent the City in an advisory capacity at various public events. • Attends various functions on behalf of the City. • Prepares and gives speeches and presentations, including media events. • Serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or delegated. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited college of law and admission to practice law in the State of Indiana (or commitment to be admitted early in his/her tenure. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting local government’s rights and obligations. • Knowledge of laws relating to public sector labor relations. • Ability to supervise the research and documentation of legal questions by other attorneys. • Ability to scrutinize and to speak for the City regarding legal matters and to anticipate objections. • Ability to effectively represent the City in court. • Ability to give informed counsel to City administrators and subordinate attorneys. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Indiana Bar Admission. • Valid Driver’s License. EQUIPMENT Computer, telephone, Dictaphone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use his/her fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office setting with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.   Required Pre-employment drug screen   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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