Assistant City Attorney Senior police Advisor - Legal

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Assistant City Attorney, Senior (police Advisor) – Legal
The candidate performs legal work assisting the Attorney and will involve preparing ordinances, resolutions and opinions; prepares legal memoranda; reviewing documents; represents the firm in civil cases, appeals and administrative matters; and performs related work as required. Works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. Provides legal, policy advice and counsel under the supervision of the Attorney to the Police Department. Manages an administrative caseload; documents review assignments. Develops strong working relationships with department personnel and internal service departments in accordance with the Attorney’s policies, standards, and practices. Reviews and analyzes new court decisions and legislation related to law enforcement and criminal justice. Timely prepares policies/policy revisions and training materials for police consistent with legal requirement and police best practices. Responds to inquiries on police related matters that require the expertise of a legal advisor. Conducts research and analysis on a variety of issues under the supervision of the Attorney and at the direction of the Chief and other Police Command staff and provide recommendations. Composes and/or edits reports, proposed legislation, letters and other materials; assists as requested in conducting legal research and developing strategies in response to claims and lawsuits involving the Police Department. Provides input to/teams with other Departments on Police Department related matters including: providing advice on internal investigations and disciplinary letters and notices. Consults on public disclosure-related issues. Meets with the Attorney to review and discuss legal advice and related strategies; attends weekly Attorney staff meetings. Prepares ordinances, resolutions and opinions, legal memoranda, administrative matters, and performs related work as required under the supervision of the Attorney. Prepares cases and represents or assists in representing the City in problems of a legal nature; Prepares written legal opinions and gives legal advice as required. Recommends action to be followed on complaints and claims by or against the City and represents firm in such cases. Reviews and prepares legal documents. Responds to FOIA requests. Attends Council meetings to provides legal advice. May be required to work additional hours, as needed, in order to accomplish assigned work. Attends training, seminars, workshops, etc., as required to maintain job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Should have Juris doctorate degree. Must have 6 years of relevant prior experience. Should be licensed to practice law in South Carolina and a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.

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