The City of Rochester Offers:
- First Class Benefits Package
- NYS Retirement System
- Liberal Holidays and Vacation
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Serves as legal counsel to various City departments, City employees acting in an official capacity, and City boards, commissions and City-affiliated entities;
Represents the City in lawsuits, appeals and administrative hearings brought for or against the City and/or indemnified officers, employees, agents, or groups entitled to defense and indemnification;
Represents the City in negotiations with a variety of other parties, including vendors, contractors, and labor unions;
Conducts legal research and renders legal opinions;
Defends the City against claims and lawsuits brought against it;
Drafts and reviews all legal documents to which the City is a party;
Enforces the City's laws by instituting appropriate legal action and carrying the matter through all stages of litigation;
Performs legal work necessary for the sale and purchase of Real Estate;
Reviews all legal documents to which the City is a party;
All other legal work assigned to the incumbent by the Corporation Counsel.
Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to practice in New York State, and have at least two (2) years' practice experience. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in one (1) or a combination of the following practice areas:
Real estate and land use, including land sales, easements, leases, licenses; eminent domain proceedings; real property tax law and tax foreclosure proceedings;
Commercial lending, including tax credit financing, affordable housing development, and payment in lieu of tax agreements;
Legislative drafting;
New York State Freedom of Information Law;
Labor and employment law, including labor-management contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
The City of Rochester, New York is a municipal government of roughly 3,500 employees serving the over 200,000 residents of Rochester, New York. A broad array of services are provided that impact the conduct of business and the quality of life in the City. In addition to the readily recognized positions of Public Safety providers (Police, Fire, & 911) and Environmental Services (water supply & distribution, street lightning, refuse removal, etc.) we utilize the services of architects, engineers, mechanics, lawyers, librarians, and recreation workers to enhance and enrich City living. We are working on our goal to be the best mid- sized city in America by focusing on the priorities of public safety, education, economic development, and customer service. We take pride in our work, pride in our City, and encourage you to join us by learning about the Civil Service process and employment opportunities at www.cityofrochester.gov.
