Closing Date: 16th May, 2024
Description:
Introduction:The Office of the City Attorney is the largest municipal legal office in North Carolina. It is dedicated to serving the citizens of Charlotte by protecting and defending the legal interests of the city. The office provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, along with other City officials and departments on a broad range of issues and engages in litigation in support or defense of the city. Our vision is to be a model public service law firm known for its talent, diversity, and service. We offer exciting opportunities to join a dynamic staff operating in an open, progressive, and balanced environment. Our legal team is tasked with providing high-quality legal services to our clients in a timely, responsive, and ethical manner.
Summary:
This position is part of the City Attorney's Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments, specifically on matters involving condemnations. The position will be primarily located at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The job title and classification will ultimately be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Litigate condemnation and inverse condemnation actions on behalf of the City in accordance with N.C.G.S. 136 and 40A;
- Provide legal counsel on condemnation and inverse condemnation matters.
- Identify and assist to favorably resolve operational and business issues associated with the condemnations, or acquisition, disposition, and management of real property for the City.
- Research and advise on compliance with local, state, and federal laws specific to municipal condemnations and property acquisitions.
- Advise the City in many diverse areas such as compliance with applicable state and federal aid laws, environmental laws, public record and open meeting laws, public official liability laws, public utility and railroad laws, tort liability laws, and real estate title laws.
- Draft formal and advisory legal opinions and legislation when requested.
- Represent the City in administrative hearings and litigation with respect to these matters at all levels of federal and state courts as may be required.
- Conduct legal research and draft, review and write legal opinions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government with an emphasis on eminent domain litigation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others, analyze complex issues from a legal and practical perspective, and provide clear advice and counsel.
- Possess business acumen and the ability to negotiate condemnation transactions effectively.
- Ability to master new material quickly, manage a diverse legal portfolio, and handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to think creatively and quickly to solve problems.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, local rules, and rules of evidence.
- Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law, and ability to render formal opinions.
- Ability to assimilate complicated and large amounts of information, organize it and present it effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles, and other legal precedents.
- Ability to prepare and try eminent domain cases and other complex civil cases.
- Ability to recognize significant issues in cases, creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, the public, elected and appointed officials, and City staff.