Reports to: City Solicitor   

Job Summary: Department: Law Department In accordance with Section 2-158 of the City of Holyoke Code of Ordinances, serves as legal counsel for the City.  Performs administrative, technical, and professional work in litigation, preparing legal documents, and advising city officials on  legal rights, obligations, practices, and other areas of applicable local, state, and federal law. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: ● None 

Duties/Responsibilities: ● Assists the Solicitor with litigation matters, employment law, collective bargaining, and matters referred to the Law Department by the City Council ● Researches and prepares documents for acquisition and disposition of  property ● Researches titles and ownership of properties in the Registry of Deeds ● Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, legal forms  and advises on procurement procedures ● Investigates and responds to records requests, claims, and demands made upon the City   ● Conducts general legal research and provides legal advice or opinions to city officials, employees, boards and commissions and  possesses capacity to communicate such advice whether in formal memorandums of law or ‘plain- language’ legal writing ● Reviews  policies and procedures of city departments for legal compliance   ● Assists in projects and initiatives  

The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be 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.

The City of Holyoke is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Required Skills/Abilities: ● Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures relating to the duties of an Assistant City Solicitor and of the organization, operations, and procedures of local government and  administrative law ● Requires some knowledge of policies and practices of municipal law and public administration   ● Has the ability to  prepare and analyze legal documents, communicate effectively in writing and orally in both a professional and practical manner ● facilitate effective working relationships between municipal departments, city officials and judicial agencies ● Must possess proficient skills  in the use of computer applications to include Google Suite, MS Office, Municode, and Westlaw

Job Environment: Work is performed under typical office conditions; May be required to work outside normal working hours; Operates  computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment; Makes frequent contact with attorneys, the Mayor and other elected officials,  city employees, and others performing work for the city in person, in writing or by telephone; Has access to confidential material related to  various legal cases.

Physical Requirements:  
Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and  other common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods. Must be able to communicate written and verbal. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification, Licensure  and Experience:
● Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
● Must be a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the State Bar

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt   Employment status & Hours: Regular Full-time employment, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
Salary/Pay rate: $83,784.72 (min)- $98,886.36 (mid) - $113,988.00 (max) annually; paid bi-weekly (SchA, Grd 12)   Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (SOME Unions Short-term Disability) 

The City of Holyoke is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to personnel@holyoke.org