26-003 Municipal Solicitor

Description

City of Commerce, Georgia Municipal Solicitor The City Solicitor performs advanced professional legal work involving the prosecution of suspects in misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases resulting from violations of the City’s Unified Development Code and other Code of Ordinance provisions and participates in administrative and research functions in civil areas when directed. The Solicitor will prosecute cases within the jurisdiction of the City Charter, ordinances, and Georgia State Statutes that are within the original jurisdiction of the C i t y o f C o m m e r c e Municipal Court. Qualifications: • Education and Experience: • Must be a resident of the State of Georgia and an Attorney-At-Law admitted to practice within the State of Georgia and in good standing with the State bar of Georgia • Must have at least Five (5) years’ experience as a practicing Attorney in the State of Georgia. • Must be bondable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of proper courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence; working knowledge of criminal law; working knowledge of local ordinances, laws, and procedures; skill in basic supervisory principles and practices; ability to grasp complex factual data, draw appropriate conclusions, and an ability to communicate complex legal ideas to a variety of audiences in clear, comprehensive and professional manner; the ability to read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Administration, City Council, Municipal Judge, Police Department, Court staff, and the general public. Term: The term will be two years that is reappointed each 24 months by Mayor and City Council. Compensation: The City will compensate the selected solicitor at a flat monthly rate. A typical court day runs from approximately 8 am until 6 pm, with morning court beginning at 9:30am and the afternoon court beginning at 1:30pm. Any additional time needed will be negotiated during the selection process. Any counsel associated with or employed by the City Solicitor shall have the authority to perform the services called for herein, and the Solicitor may employ associated counsel to assist at the Solicitor’s expense; however, the associated counsel may only perform services not to exceed 25% of the court sessions for the Solicitor.