Senior Attorney-Litigation Section

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Senior Attorney-Litigation Section

Salary

$37.11 - $65.66 Hourly

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00636

Department

Law

Opening Date

09/03/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

City of Toledo seeks a Senior Attorney to assist in its litigation section. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills and be able to take and defend depositions and conduct all related discovery endeavors in a professional and collegial manner. Trial experience is preferred but not a requirement. The salary range is $77, 188.88 to $136,572.64 annually based on experience level. The position comes with full medical benefits and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. All are encouraged to apply. Those interested are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter to Administrative Assistant Joyce Braden atJoyce.Braden@toledo.oh.gov.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Licensed to practice in all Courts in Ohio, State and Federal.

• Ability to take and defend depositions, expert and lay.

• Proven ability to research and write all motions required in court, including the drafting and preparation of related affidavits.

• Knowledge of and ability to conduct all necessary discovery as it relates to any lawsuit.

• A shown capability to work well with others in the legal profession.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skills:

• Skilled in both written and oral communications.

• Considerable skill in mediating disputes.

• Considerable skill in utilizing negotiating techniques.

• Considerable skill in presenting cases.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong ability to mediate disputes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• A Doctor of Jurisprudence and licensure to practice law in the State of Ohio is required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be honest, confidential and trustworthy.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will work indoors frequently. Occasional travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Senior Attorney (7431)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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