p>Prepares cases for trial, subject to review and guidance by more senior attorneys or managing attorneys; Drafts legal documents, such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, and deeds;
Prepares pleadings and briefs;
Analyzes legal problems and drafts opinions;
Confers with administrative officers and representatives and renders informal legal advice;
Performs legal research for assigned cases or projects for more senior attorneys;
Reviews contracts and other documents drafted by others;
Represents the City in administrative hearings;
Represents City agencies in negotiations;
Evaluates claims of or against the City for the purpose of recommending compromise settlements; negotiates settlements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Legal principles of criminal and civil law, the Ohio Revised Code, Columbus City Codes, constitutional law, Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct.