Assistant Law Director
Omlohio, Akron, OH, United States
Assistant Director of Law – Civil Division
The City of Akron is currently seeking applicants for a municipal attorney position to be located within the Department of Law’s Civil Division.
Why the City of Akron is the right place for you:
The City of Akron is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information on the PSLF Program, please visit Federal Student Aid at Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
12 paid Holidays, 3 paid Personal Days
Generous paid time off
Wellness Resources
The City of Akron celebrates diversity and welcomes all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status.
Characteristic Work An Assistant Director of Law in the Civil Division is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Deputy Director of Law.
Applicants interested in this position must be willing to engage in a broad range of municipal law and various other duties, including:
Drafting and reviewing contracts and local legislation for compliance with federal, state, and local laws;
Compliance with sunshine and ethics laws;
Developing and/or maintaining proper record retention schedules;
Land use and zoning law;
Constitutional law;
Litigation and administrative law;
Labor and employment law; and
Interacting with and/or providing legal counseling to personnel within the City Administration, City Council, and various administrative boards and commissions.
This is an unclassified position.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants should possess excellent drafting skills, be detail‑oriented, and have strong research skills. Prior experience with government contracts is desirable. Applicants must be admitted to the Ohio Bar and be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
The hired employee is highly recommended to establish residency in Summit County within six months of employment.
Competitive Examination Process Interested individuals must submit a resume, writing sample, and professional references along with their application.
For More Information, Contact Penny Scholl
Personnel Analyst III
Human Resources – City of Akron
Phone: 330-375-2720
Web: http://www.akronohio.gov
Email: pscholl@akronohio.gov
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Why the City of Akron is the right place for you:
The City of Akron is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information on the PSLF Program, please visit Federal Student Aid at Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
12 paid Holidays, 3 paid Personal Days
Generous paid time off
Wellness Resources
The City of Akron celebrates diversity and welcomes all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status.
Characteristic Work An Assistant Director of Law in the Civil Division is under the general supervision of the Director of Law and the Deputy Director of Law.
Applicants interested in this position must be willing to engage in a broad range of municipal law and various other duties, including:
Drafting and reviewing contracts and local legislation for compliance with federal, state, and local laws;
Compliance with sunshine and ethics laws;
Developing and/or maintaining proper record retention schedules;
Land use and zoning law;
Constitutional law;
Litigation and administrative law;
Labor and employment law; and
Interacting with and/or providing legal counseling to personnel within the City Administration, City Council, and various administrative boards and commissions.
This is an unclassified position.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants should possess excellent drafting skills, be detail‑oriented, and have strong research skills. Prior experience with government contracts is desirable. Applicants must be admitted to the Ohio Bar and be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
The hired employee is highly recommended to establish residency in Summit County within six months of employment.
Competitive Examination Process Interested individuals must submit a resume, writing sample, and professional references along with their application.
For More Information, Contact Penny Scholl
Personnel Analyst III
Human Resources – City of Akron
Phone: 330-375-2720
Web: http://www.akronohio.gov
Email: pscholl@akronohio.gov
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