Job Description
Job Code : Not Indicated Job Group : Not Indicated Job Grade : Not Indicated Job Family : Not Indicated Department Name For This Position : Legal Position Reports To : Mayor Physical Location For This Position : City Hall This Position Is : Exempt This position is safety sensitive : No Security Sensitive : Yes GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Represents the City of Rogers in all legal matters before state and federal courts, to advise the Mayor and City Council on legal issues. Reviews, drafts, and edits any legal documents or pleadings as necessary. Provides leadership and strategy guidance to Public Safety Chiefs, Department Directors and high level employees within the City. Supervises the civil and criminal employees in the City's Legal Department. This position reports directly to the Mayor, and is supported by additional attorneys in the department. The incumbent provides strategic oversight of the City's most complex issues, making principled recommendations to senior employees on a regular basis. Experience with mentoring and influencing other leaders will be essential. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Defend the City and all of it agencies in any lawsuits filed in state or federal court. Initiate and prosecute eminent domain complaints for land acquisition for the City. Prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases, as required, in Rogers District Court. Supervise and monitor the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases in Rogers district Court by other Legal Department staff. Conduct and supervise civil litigation including trial, depositions, and motions practice. Advise on and review personnel issues for the City's HR Department, pr