Assistant City Solicitor
# Assistant City Solicitor **City of Malden** · Malden, MA 02148 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 4 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR LEGAL DEPARTMENT Union: Exempt / Pay Grade: M1A Annual Salary Range: $93,454.66-$103,156.46 (FY26) Posting due to a vacancy. POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant City Solicitor works under the general direction of the City Solicitor to provide competent timely legal services in various stages of municipal law, including assisting the City Solicitor in the general duties of the office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Assistant City Solicitor receives assignments from the City Solicitor and handles a variety of legal matters including but not limited to the following: - Conducts initial investigation and review of claim, drafts and files all case related documents, including pleadings, motions and memoranda, discovery, and appellate briefs. - Works with and advises City employees, elected and appointed officials, department heads, the City Council, City boards, and commissions related to providing legal guidance on municipal issues. - Prosecute and defend civil actions and other relevant legal proceedings on behalf of the City. Conduct a pre-litigation risk analysis of claims through investigation. Draft all case related litigation documents. - Represent the City in all aspects of assigned cases, claims and appeals, including but not limited to appearing at conferences, hearings, pre-trial and trial conferences. - Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda, as directed by the City Solicitor. - Draft, review and/or negotiate contracts, deeds and other legal instruments. - Participate in drafting legislative ordinances and policies in addition to developing City policies and procedures. Participate in training on relevant municipal laws, rules and regulations. - Regularly attend evening meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions. - Other legal duties and tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Seeking a qualified candidate who shares our commitment to Malden, and values civility, collegiality and working in a coordinated team environment to serve the City. The candidate should have or encompass the following qualities: - A JD degree from an ABA accredited law school. - Minimum of two (2) years of civil litigation. - Be a member, in good standing, of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Federal Bar Association. - Have trial and appellate experience in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Courts, including the District, Superior, Land, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial Courts, as well as experience handling claims with Massachusetts and Federal administrative agencies. - Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, organized individual with excellent writing and analytical skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple cases and assignments. - Knowledge of municipal law and basic parliamentary procedure is preferred. - Municipal law experience is highly preferred and can be substituted for up to one year of required experience. - Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral skills. - Can work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders. - Ability to exercise sound legal judgement. - A team player who is eager to take the initiative to acquire new skills. Supervision Required : Works under direction of the City Solicitor. Employee expected to determine own work plan and procedures independently with little or no direct supervision. Supervisory Responsibility : None. Confidentiality : The employee has access to confidential information, which must be maintained in accordance with the State Public Records Law. Work Environment : Work environment is typical of a professional office, involving moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions by customers and phone calls. Environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of offices. Physical and Mental Requirements Physical Demands: Work principally involves sitting and walking to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, and standing. The employee is occasionally required to lift objects such as books, office equipment, file boxes and computer paper. Motor Skills: Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require the application of basic motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most other office equipment, filing, and sorting of papers. Visual Demands: The employee is required to constantly read documents and reports for general understanding. The employee may be required to review non-written materials or to determine color differences. Note: the essential functions or duties listed herein are illustrations of the type of work that is performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. To apply: Submit cover letter & resume to the Human Resources Director, City of Malden at maldenhr@cityofmalden.org Selected candidate will need to submit to a background check (CORI). Pay: $93,454.66 - $103,156.46 per year Benefits: - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible schedule - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-10-20, впервые 2026-10-15, источник — Indeed.