Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Assistant City Attorney  Open Date 2/13/2024   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Legal   Location Legal   Reports To Corporation Counsel   Schedule Normal business hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.   Pay Rate $75,000 - $90,000 Annually, depending on experience   Description Salary Range is $75,000 - $90,000 Annually, depending on experience SUMMARY: The City of South Bend seeks an experienced generalist attorney to join its legal team to serve as support for the South Bend Human Rights Commission, South Bend Animal Resource Center, and assist with support for the City’s Access to Public Records Act requests. Responsibility for additional departments or practice areas may be assigned based on need as well as attorney experience and/or developmental interest. Excellent writing and analytical ability, sound academic credentials, and good character and interpersonal skills are all essential for success in this role. The selected individual will interact with a team of attorneys and City leadership and employees to provide daily legal advice to further the City’s strategic goals and preserve its legal and ethical integrity. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Critical competencies include, but are not limited to, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and accountability. The following list represents the types of duties required by this position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. Research and advise the staff of the South Bend Human Rights Commission and the South Bend Animal Resource Center, and other City leadership and employees on legal matters, including but not limited to issues related to Federal, State, and City laws related to employment, housing, and other discrimination; Federal, State, and City laws related to animal welfare; and general contract and litigation concerns. Represent the City in public meetings and assist team members with claims and litigation related to the South Bend Human Rights Commission and the South Bend Animal Resource Center, and any other assigned department. Assist with the review of and response to Access to Public Records Act requests. Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and other legal documents. Assume direct responsibility for work and work independently. Communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively. Maintain quality work product and professionalism, even when managing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as ability to work independently. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Coordinate or participate in special projects, as assigned. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned, as apparent, or as delegated. Uphold the City’s core values of accountability, inclusion, excellence, innovation, and empowerment. NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:  Other duties or functions may be added as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be highly motivated and 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. EDUCATION / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school. Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the State of Indiana. Minimum of 3 years as a licensed attorney. Good character and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing and analytical ability. Willingness and desire to learn. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Indiana Bar Admission KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED Experience with discrimination laws. Experience with animal welfare laws. Experience with litigation and/or claims. Experience with drafting legal documents for, and participating in, administrative law proceedings. Experience with drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts. Knowledge of municipal law. Experience with Indiana Open Door Law and Access to Public Records Act. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, but with the ability to work independently. EQUIPMENT:  Computer, telephone, and copier. 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 required to type, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in on-site in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.   Position Requirements   Required Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check   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 accepting applications. 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