Law Director
The City of Perrysburg is taking applications for the position of Law Director
Located along the Maumee River, the City of Perrysburg, Ohio is a fast-growing community rich in history and strong on character. Perrysburg is a place where Midwestern work ethic still prevails and the preservation of history is as important as the desire for planned growth. It is a hometown where education is emphasized, and athletics and the arts are valued. Take time to learn about the community voted by Ohio Magazine as one of Ohio's Best Hometown's for 2009.
Summary of Duties: This is a sophisticated professional and managerial position which requires a high level of municipal legal experience in order to provide and direct a wide range of legal support and services as chief legal officer for the City of Perrysburg. Under administrative direction, serves as the head of the Department of Law; provides legal counsel in connection with municipal affairs of the City; performs duties imposed on law directors under the laws of the State of Ohio unless otherwise provided by City Ordinance; supervises personnel; performs legal research, investigates and renders opinions; attends regular, special and/or committee meetings; drafts and prepares ordinances and resolutions; provides representation in Local, State, and Federal Court and administrative agencies on behalf of the City; prepares and administers the Department of Law budget.
Qualifications: An example of acceptable qualifications:
Attainment of J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited school of law and licensed by the Ohio Supreme Court to practice in the State of Ohio and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience the practice of law and/or public sector administration. Working knowledge of labor and employment law a plus.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing.
The salary range for this position is $82,411 to $103, 198 depending on qualifications and experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Note: this is a full-time position and no private practices are permitted.
Due to the public records laws of Ohio, application materials cannot be considered confidential.
Perrysburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.