Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Assistant City Attorney  Open Date 2/29/2024   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 $80,000 -$90,000 Annually.   Description Salary range is $80,000 -$90,000 Annually. SUMMARY: The City of South Bend seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its legal team. The selected individual will also represent the Historic Preservation Commission and its staff. Responsibility for additional departments or practice areas may be required based on need as well as attorney experience and 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. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. 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. 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. Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other legal documents. Manage a variety of litigation and claims matters. Research and advise the Historic Preservation Commission and its staff, as well as other City leaders and employees on legal matters, including but not limited to issues related to corporate governance, legal compliance, contract, and litigation concerns. Represent the City in public meetings. Assist team members with public records requests. Assume direct responsibility for work and work independently. Communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively. Maintain quality work product and professionalism, even when work volume is high. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as ability to work independently. Coordinate or participate in special projects, as assigned. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned, as apparent, or as delegated. NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties or functions may be added as needed. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school. Admission to practice law in the State of Indiana. Minimum of 5 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:  Ability to prepare litigation documents, negotiate favorable settlements, and represent the City in federal, state, and administrative proceedings. Experience with municipal functions and claims processes. Experience with Civil Rights and Tort actions. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, but with the ability to work independently. Critical competencies include, but are not limited to, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, accountability and ability to produce quality work product. EQUIPMENT: Computer, telephone, fax machine 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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