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City of Atlantic City
Assistant Municipal Attorney
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A Municipal, License, or Court Clerk works in a municipal office to assist people applying for a permit or license. Processes applications and answers questions, collects fees, distributes permits and licenses when they are approved, and maintains office records.
$48,216 / year median in New Jersey
+7% projected growth
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JOB SUMMARY
At the direction of the City Solicitor, the Assistant Municipal Attorney advises city leaders on matters related to ethics, personnel, ordinances, contracts, land use, taxes and finance. Stays informed on changes to state and federal laws that impact the municipality. Informs the appropriate elected officials and city staff as laws are being debated in the state legislature or Congress. Drafts city laws and contracts. Reviews all contracts and memoranda to ensure that the city's legal interests are not compromised. Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal law and structure particularly in regard to general administrative and regulatory functions of municipal government.
- Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Prior experience in the following subject areas is desirable; civil litigation, redevelopment, drafting municipal agreements, sunshine, ethics, public records laws, procurement, drafting legislative documents, land use, and zoning matters, and representing and advising advisory and administrative boards.
- The successful candidate shall also be responsible for evaluating civil claims, legal research, drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, hearings and trails. Negotiate/draft/review of contracts, leases, bid documents and bonds, resolutions and ordinances, easements, indemnification agreements, inter-local agreements and other documents.
- At the direction of the City Solicitor, provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Administration, Department Directors, City Council, and other committees as assigned.