| Location | Dayton, OH |
Assistant Attorney I – City of Dayton, OH Assistant Attorney I is a professional entry‑level position providing a variety of legal services, which may be civil, traffic, administrative, or criminal law related.Responsibilities Provide legal counsel and representation to the City and its various departments, agencies, boards, officials, and employees.Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation proposals, leases, deeds, purchase agreements, and administrative regulations and policies on behalf of the City.Handle criminal and traffic prosecutions in Municipal Court on behalf of law enforcement agencies and victims of crimes.Render oral and written opinions as a legal representative before municipal and state common pleas and appeals courts, manage plea negotiations, settlements, controversies and claims.Stay informed of municipal, criminal, and any related fields of law and fulfill all Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and membership in good standing of the Ohio Bar (or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment).Degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities or an equivalent region.Valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintained thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio within 6 months of appointment and maintained thereafter.Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.Background Check A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment, including all applicable investigations for current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc., into a classified position.Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon passing a job‑related medical examination, including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City are required to pass a nicotine screening and remain tobacco‑and‑nicotine‑free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.Benefits Click here for benefit information.Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Dayton is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/H#J-18808-Ljbffr