Vermilion Advantage
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Vermilion Advantage, Danville, Illinois, United States, 61832
Under general direction and supervision of the Corporation Counsel, the Assistant Corporation Counsel performs complex and highly responsible legal work. This includes preparing legal memoranda, ordinances and resolutions, preparing drafts, analyzing and reviewing contracts. This position also handles civil litigation, ordinance violations and collection matters, represents and advises City elected and appointed officials and employees on diverse legal matters. Manages the daily operation of the Legal Division in the absence of the Corporation Counsel.Wage / Salary:
$80,925 - $121,387Duties / Responsibilities:Required Skills:
The following skills are basic to the functions of this position:Handle diverse legal matters and issues as they pertain to municipalities.Develop, propose and communicate legal solutions to complex legal issues.Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and policies.Communicate concisely and clearly legal principles and legal advice.Litigate civil cases in court and before administrative agencies.Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.Prosecute ordinance violations (quasi-criminal) cases.Draft legal instruments, ordinances and resolutions.Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.Qualifications:The following qualifications are basic to the functions of this position:Education:
The minimum educational requirements for this position are:Employee must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.Experience:
Candidates for this position must possess the following experience, or experience deemed to be equivalent to the following:At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a full-time attorney, including some trial experience.At least two (2) to four (4) years of experience handling municipal or governmental legal issues preferred.Required Licenses:
The person holding this position must have the following licenses:Current and valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois.Valid Illinois driver’s license.Residency Requirements:
Employees of the City of Danville must establish their principal residence within 45 miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within 6 months following successful completion of their probationary period.Other Information:
Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.Benefits:Eleven (11) paid holidays each yearNinety-six (96) hours of Earned-Time Leave each yearEighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first yearIllinois Municipal Retirement Fund participationAffordable health, dental and vision insurance$10,000 paid life insuranceOptional deferred compensation.
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$80,925 - $121,387Duties / Responsibilities:Required Skills:
The following skills are basic to the functions of this position:Handle diverse legal matters and issues as they pertain to municipalities.Develop, propose and communicate legal solutions to complex legal issues.Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and policies.Communicate concisely and clearly legal principles and legal advice.Litigate civil cases in court and before administrative agencies.Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.Prosecute ordinance violations (quasi-criminal) cases.Draft legal instruments, ordinances and resolutions.Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.Qualifications:The following qualifications are basic to the functions of this position:Education:
The minimum educational requirements for this position are:Employee must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.Experience:
Candidates for this position must possess the following experience, or experience deemed to be equivalent to the following:At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a full-time attorney, including some trial experience.At least two (2) to four (4) years of experience handling municipal or governmental legal issues preferred.Required Licenses:
The person holding this position must have the following licenses:Current and valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois.Valid Illinois driver’s license.Residency Requirements:
Employees of the City of Danville must establish their principal residence within 45 miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within 6 months following successful completion of their probationary period.Other Information:
Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.Benefits:Eleven (11) paid holidays each yearNinety-six (96) hours of Earned-Time Leave each yearEighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first yearIllinois Municipal Retirement Fund participationAffordable health, dental and vision insurance$10,000 paid life insuranceOptional deferred compensation.
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