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Busy Hartford criminal defense firm looking for part-time
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County, Connecticut, seeks business law attorneys
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CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
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The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut is now accepting submissions for the position of
ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY

SALARY: $102,138.00 - $151,222.00 per year. The City Attorney is authorized to start management, City Council, Boards and Commissions and all city officials in connection with
the successful candidate at a salary up to and including the top of the salary range based issues and transactions related to public sector business and economic development with
upon qualifications. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including: an emphasis on drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances and resolutions; assisting in
retirement pension administered by CMERS (Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement other transactional and general counsel matter including, but not limited to, land use and
System), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life, disability, paid leave, real estate projects and agreements, public utility matters, construction matters, public
paid holidays, 457(a) deferred compensation plan (employee paid), and other voluntary procurement, public facilities operations and management, collections and other public
employee paid benefits. sector business related concerns, including but not limited to matters relating to operation
of the City’s airport. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to address the most
TO APPLY: Please mail, deliver or email a cover letter, resume and the names and
contact information of three (3) professional references, to the Civil Service Commission complex legal challenges, work closely with elected officials to carry out City priorities,
office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or by email to COB.Jobs@ partner with city leadership, and join a team of dedicated professionals in service to the
bridgeportct.gov. Bridgeport community.
Resumes must be submitted or postmarked no later than June 11, 2021. Any/all changes ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
to this deadline shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport. The City Attorney as hiring A general description of the primary functions and duties of this position are described below.
authority reserves sole and exclusive discretion to accept later filed applications/resumes. The description of duties is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as required to
meet the legal needs of the City.
Appointment is pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 2(e) of the Bridgeport Municipal Charter. The
City Attorney shall appoint such Associate City Attorneys as he/she requires. Such Associate • Draft and review of contracts, leases, ordinances and resolutions in connection with public
City Attorney shall be in the non-competitive division of the classified civil service. No sector business and economic development.
Associate City Attorney shall engage in the private practice of law. The position is affiliated • Represent the City before Boards, Commissions, Administrative Agencies, Regulatory
with the AFSCME Local 1303-272 collective bargaining unit. bodies.
• Conduct research, interpret and prepare sound legal opinions in accordance with
Municipal Profile municipal laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and policies.
The City of Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on • Perform related duties as assigned.
Long Island Sound. It is boarded by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXEPRIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
and Stratford to the east; with an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, • Graduation from an accredited law school with a degree in law. CONNECTICUT
and a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. The City has a Mayor-City • A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience is preferred for this position, but the City Attorney
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Council form of government. The City’s Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City and will make exception for well qualified candidates with less than ten (10) years’ experience.
serves four-year term(s). The City Council, which acts as the City’s legislative body, consists • Admission to practice law in the state of Connecticut and must be in good standing with
of twenty (20) members elected for two-year terms. the Connecticut State Bar Association.
Departmental Profile • Admission to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut,
and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, or make immediate application thereto.
The Office of the City Attorney provides legal advice and representation, on City-related
matters, to the City of Bridgeport, its officers, employees, municipal agencies, boards, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
commissions, including issuing legal opinions, reviewing legal documents, drafting contracts • Must have strong analytical, research and writing skills.
and ordinances. Finance, including the assessment of insurance requirements. • Good knowledge of accepted municipal laws, codes, regulations, practices and ordinances
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: of the City of Bridgeport.
The Associate City Attorney will be responsible for professional legal work of more than • Ability to interpret and apply the law and to express conclusions clearly and logically both
ordinary difficulty performed under the direction of the City Attorney or his/her designee. orally and in writing.
In particular, The City is seeking an Associate City Attorney to advise and represent municipal • Must be available for occasional evening meetings.