Job Description

Job Summary:
In accordance with Section 2-158 of the City of Holyoke Code of Ordinances, serves as legal
counsel for the City. Performs administrative, technical, and professional work in conducting
lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and advising city officials on legal rights, obligations,
practices, and other phases of applicable local, state, and federal law

Supervision:
? Performs highly responsible functions of a complex and technical nature requiring
professional judgment and initiative.
? Works under the supervision of the Assistant Solicitors and the policy guidance of the
City Solicitor.
? Works independently without daily supervision on responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:
? Assists the Solicitor and Assistant Solicitors with litigation matters, employment law,
collective bargaining, and matters referred to the Law Department by the City Council
? Researches and prepares documents for acquisition and disposition of property
? Researches titles and ownership of properties in the Registry of Deeds
? Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, legal forms and advises on procurement
procedures
? Investigates and responds to records requests, claims, and demands made upon the
City
? Conducts general legal research and provides legal advice or opinions to city officials,
employees, boards and commissions and possesses capacity to communicate such
advice whether in formal memorandums of law or ?plain- language? legal writing
? Reviews policies and procedures of city departments for legal compliance
? Assists in projects and initiatives
? The essential functions or duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that may be performed.
? The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:
? Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures
relating to the duties of an Associate City Solicitor and of the organization, operations,
and procedures of local government and administrative law.
? Requires some knowledge of policies and practices of municipal law and public
administration and the ability to prepare and analyze legal documents, communicate
effectively in writing and orally in both a professional and practical manner, and facilitate
effective working relationships between municipal departments, city officials and judicial
agencies
? Must possess proficient skills in the use of computer applications to include MS Office,
Municode, and Lexis.
Experience required:
? Two years of professional experience including one year working as an attorney for a
municipality or government agency, in litigation, or as in-house counsel, or equivalent
combination of education and experience, is preferred.
? Five years of litigation experience preferred.
Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements:
? Juris Doctorate from accredited law school; must be a licensed attorney in
Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the State Bar.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt
Employment status & Hours: Part-time (20 hrs) employment
Salary/Pay rate: $40,000 annually; paid biweekly (Ordinance)
Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision and Flexible Spending
Account (FSA)
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Personnel@holyoke.org