JOB
Provides legal representation for the City of Decatur in administrative and arbitral proceedings and civil litigation, including the enforcement of ordinance violations; drafts ordinances, contracts and other legal documents; and provides counsel to officials, advisory boards and commissions, department managers, and other staff with regard to their legal duties and obligations.
The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace.
This includes marijuana.
Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check post offer.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prosecutes City ordinance violations.
Provides defense for the City in civil litigation.
Drafts contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
Advises management in labor relations, including participation in collective bargaining sessions, and represents the City in grievances with the City’s collective bargaining units.
Advises the City Council, City Manager, department managers and City personnel regarding the legal aspects of municipal operations, including potential liability for employment practices.
Processes complaints to foreclose liens, prepares deeds for real estate transfers, and represents the City in closings.
Reviews and processes requests for City records, including Freedom of Information Act requests and subpoenas for documents.
Processes small claims and property damage cases.
Researches and studies the State of Illinois Constitution, statutes, decisions, ordinances, case law and legislation relevant to municipalities.
Performs other related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
RESIDENCYThis position requires residency within the corporate limits of Macon County or within the corporate limits of any municipality extending into Macon County.
Upon original appointment, such appointees may reside outside said limits but shall be required as a condition of continued employment to comply with said residency requirement within twelve (12) months.
TO APPLYComplete an application at the link below with all requested relevant information.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Downloading your resume prefills some sections of the application.
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