Law Director

City of Middletown, OH

$125K — $181K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice in Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • Member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar Association
  • Thorough experience in municipal legal work
  • Supervisory or administrative legal experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage all City legal affairs
  • Counsel and advise City Council, City Manager, and department directors
  • Ensure legal representation in all City legal proceedings
  • Review all contracts, deeds, bonds, and official documents for legality
  • Provide administrative direction to legal staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment for legal professionals
Full Job Description
Law Director The City of Middletown is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Law Director. This position is responsible for managing all City legal affairs, and requires counseling and advising City Council, City Manager, department directors, and the City's official boards, commissions and agencies on legal matters of interest to the City. Ensures the City is properly represented in all legal proceedings, and that all contracts, deeds, bonds, and other official documents are approved for substance, form, and legality. Administrative direction is exercised over a staff of professional and clerical employees. Work is performed under general direction with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Juris doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and a member in good standing of the Ohio State Bar Association. Thorough experience in the practice of municipal legal work, including experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. For a full job description including qualification requirements, please visit our website at https://www.cityofmiddletown.org/jobs. Salary Range: $125,835 to $181,708 annually plus excellent benefits package. Please send resume, work-related references, and salary history to Human Resources, City of Middletown, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio 45042 or by email to [redacted]. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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