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City Attorney
Location:
Ponca City, OK
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY This is a highly responsible administrative position that is to provide legal advice and support to the City Commission, City Manager, City Departments and various municipal boards and commissions. Responsibilities include drafting, recommending, and reviewing ordinances, contracts and instruments of conveyances; advising appropriate city officials of legal jurisdiction, alternatives, and repercussions of proposed actions; representing the City in court for any variety of legal matters and litigation; and performing a variety of related duties. While this position is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Commission this person reports directly to the City Manager for day to day purposes. OVERVIEW The City Attorney will provide legal counsel advising and advocating on behalf of the City Commission, City Manager, and the City staff in order to support municipal operations, programs and policies of the City of Ponca City, Ponca City Municipal Authority, Ponca City Utility Authority, and similar public trust existing now or created in the future. The work is primarily done by the staff of the Department, although cases involving worker's compensation and various Insurance claims will frequently be handled by outside attorneys, with a review by the Department. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Graduation from an accredited law school, successful completion of the qualifying bar examination, membership in the Oklahoma State Bar Association and certification of eligibility to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.* Ability to accurately interpret a variety of legal matters and successfully and actively practice legal activities as a representative of the City.* Reasonable, responsible experience in the active practice of law with a local government agency in both civil and criminal capacities and preferably with a municipal government.* Knowledge of the City's municipal charter and general operations. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary is competitive to the area and will be dependent on qualifications. The City offers a full range of benefits including but not limited to: Health and Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Mission Square Retirement 401A (9.5% employer & 3% employee), 457 Retirement Savings Plan, FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. The application process will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications will be May 28th, 2024.Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Ponca City Development Authority
Posted:
May 9 on The Resumator
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