Position Information Title of Vacant Position Assistant City Attorney II Job Type Full-Time Posting Type Public Department/Division City Attorney's Office Requisition Number 20180587 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Work Site Location Chesapeake City Hall, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Salary $69,822.00 - $92,515.00 DOQ Job Description Performs legal research and presents findings to supervisor. Prepares legal memoranda setting forth facts, issues and legal recommendations, for signature by the City Attorney. Reviews and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, pleadings, writs, releases, franchises, and other legal documents for review by the City Attorney. Attends meetings to provide legal guidance to assigned boards and commissions and departments heads. Responds to inquiries for legal information from City employees. Assists the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorneys in handling major litigation and special projects by performing legal research and preparing documents as may be directed. Attends court proceedings as representative of departments for collections, code violations and other matters which impact the City. Assists in major litigation and helps prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence and preparing discovery. Attends civic league and other citizen forums to assist City staff members with legal issues that may arise. Provides legal input to the City's Legislative Liaison upon request, and prepares updates to the City Code as needed to comply with changes in State Law. Assists in land acquisitions including plat review, title searches, correspondence with landowners, preparation of resolutions, certificate and petitions, and filing documents with the court. Performs related tasks as required. Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL: Requires Juris Doctor degree. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires Commonwealth of Virginia Law License. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Preferred Qualifications Local government experience or other relevant public service experience preferred but not required. Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide a cover letter, resume with list of three references, and writing sample. Job Open Date 12-27-2018 Job Close Date 01-25-2019 ADA Requirements Form OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENTGH DEMANDS OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. PHYSICAL DEMANDS C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs. Standing O Sitting C Walking F Lifting O Description Exerting up to 20 lbs. Carrying O Description Exerting up to 20 lbs. Pushing/Pulling O Description Exerting up to 20 lbs. Reaching F Handling F Fine Dexterity O Kneeling R Crouching R Crawling R Bending O Twisting O Climbing R Balancing R Vision F Hearing F Talking F Foot Controls R Other(specify below) No Response MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS USED: Computer, copier, scanner, fax and phones PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: N/A ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never HEALTH AND SAFETY Mechanical Hazards N Chemical Hazards N Electrical Hazards N Fire Hazards N Explosives N Communicable Diseases N Physical Danger or Abuse N Other(specify below) N If Other, description: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Dirt and Dust S Extreme Temperatures N Noise and Vibration N Fumes and Odors N Wetness/Humidity N Darkness or Poor Lighting N PRIMARY WORK LOCATION Office Environment NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs. Time Pressures C Emergency Situations F Frequent Change of Tasks C Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime C Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously C Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team C Tedious or Exacting Work C Noisy/Distracting Environment O Other(specify below) No Response If Other, description: Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No