Come work as a litigator in a dynamic legal environment that offers a meaningful and unique experience that you will not find elsewhere. The Solicitor’s Office is seeking a hardworking attorney with a demonstrable track record of professional and personal success to join its Litigation Division. The Litigation Division offers interesting work and an opportunity to distinguish oneself through motion, trial, and appellate practice in a diverse range of constitutional and governmental matters, including free speech, property rights, taxation, policing, and municipal governance, among others. The division also handles real estate and contractual disputes, personal injury, torts, land-use matters, public records law, and labor and employment. In addition, this position works closely with Solicitor’s Office leadership to provide effective risk management counseling and practical and legal guidance to the City Administration and elected officials on sensitive legal matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience in one or more of the subject-matter areas described above, including substantial first-chair trial and appellate experience. Experience defending § 1983 or labor and employment matters is preferred. The ideal candidate will have capable judgment, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to effectively interact with elected officials, members of the City Administration, opposing counsel, and the general public. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to public service and must be licensed to practice law in Ohio.

The City of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer.

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Modern and complex principles and practices of public law. Basic methods of public administration.

Legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, constitutional, and administrative law.

Knowledge of public sector law, including familiarity with federal and state laws and regulations impacting municipalities.

Effective trial skills and substantive trial experience.

Methods and techniques of effective legal research.

Organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of City government.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and their past applications. Awarenessoftheorganization,duties,powers,authority,policies,andproceduresofboththeCity Solicitor's office in general and the Litigation Division.

Advanced legal writing skills.

Ethical standards as applied to the City Solicitor’s Office and all public employees in Ohio.

Ability to:

Work collaboratively and congenially within the office and with a diverse constituency.

Prepare clear, concise, and effective legal position papers and opinions.

Negotiate, draft, review, and execute agreements, including MOUs, settlement agreements, or other documents related to litigation matters.

Organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems.

Provide concise and well-reasoned recommendations on legal issues and questions from internal clients in situations in which laws, regulations, and legal precedent may be unclear.

Communicate substantive legal issues to non-lawyers in a concise and effective manner, in written and verbal contexts.

Manage case preparation and presentation of City cases in court.

Practice effective time management.

contacted in the course of work.

Research legal issues through various computer programs and applications.

Stay engaged in continued professional development through appropriate internal and external trainings.

Interact with elected officials, City administration, community stakeholders, and the general public.

Specific:

Investigate legal claims against the City and potential municipal liability in multiple contexts.

Respond to legal claims in defense of the municipal corporation and its officers and employees in court and other tribunals.

Interact regularly with City decision makers, elected officials, and community stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives; draft complex legal opinions and provide timely guidance to City clients.

Collaborate with and support attorneys and staff within the division.

Research legal questions and evaluate the impact on City policies and procedures.

Provide legal guidance and written legal opinions to City departments and other City clients.

Appear in court and administrative proceedings to represent the City's interests as required.

Coordinate office activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, and organizations; provide necessary assistance to the City Solicitor; prepare and present reports and other office correspondence.

administration, community stakeholders, and the general public.

Please attach your resume and letter of interest to your application.

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited academic institution.

Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Desirable qualifications:

Experience working within or closely with a governmental organization or other complex organization.

Experience defending § 1983 and/or labor and employment cases.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an Ohio State license to practice law.

Environmental Conditions:

Work in an in-person office setting plus occasional remote work; driving to court hearings or other off-site meetings; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.