Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for representing the City of Euclid in all matters pertaining to civil litigation in state and federal courts. Advises and works under the immediate supervision of the Law Director to assist with researching and drafting legislation, responding to public records requests and other duties as assigned. Prosecutes all matters pertaining to building/housing/fire/zoning code enforcement in Euclid Municipal Court.

Job Duties:

Obtain compliance with housing code, prosecute housing/building/zoning/fire code violations, prosecute failure to register rental properties and evaluate properties for nuisance declarations
Advise City departments on legal issues, drafting legal opinions and contract review
Defend the city in claims and lawsuits (employee actions, civil rights cases, foreclosures, injury on public property).
Provide legal counsel and representation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and advise other City Boards and Commissions and attend meetings.
Liaison with council members, which includes responding to inquiries regarding nuisance, housing/building issues, and various concerns.
Research and draft legislation and attend City Council meetings as required.
Assist with prosecution of criminal cases from arraignment, pre-trial, bench/jury trial and appeal as requested.
Perform other related miscellaneous duties as required.

Work Environment: Office. Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking and standing. Physical activity: climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

Requirements: