Government and Government Relations Attorney in Providence, RI

Government

Providence, RI

Government and Government Relations Attorney in Providence, RI

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Senior Assistant City Solicitor I
The candidate will be responsible for oversight and management of litigation, legislation, transactional, and/or regulatory work of the Law and coordinates activities of Assistant City Solicitors and Special Counsel. Institutes and tries civil suits on behalf of the City and/or prosecutes criminal matters in District Court, Family Court or municipal complex pleadings in litigation matters, including dispositive motions and memoranda, and appellate submissions. Advises City officials and employees with respect to legal problems arising in connection with their duties. Serves as legal counsel to one or more City departments, boards or commissions. Represents the City in conferences with other governmental agencies, and private corporations and individuals, concerning relations with the City. Collects, prepares and presents legal papers and reports. Presents continuing legal education topics to government attorneys. Performs legal research and renders general assistance to the City Solicitor in handling and trying legal matters. Participates in mediation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Maintains confidential materials, in accordance with federal, state and municipal laws and rules and regulations. Exercises highest degree of ethical behavior. Provides training and guidance for less experienced attorneys in the Law Department, interns, and law students working within the Solicitor’s office.