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Order: That the Human Resources Director advertise to fill the pending vacancy in the Legal Department for City Solicitor
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The City of Malden is driven by the value of excellence and believe that everyone deserves the best service and access to resources, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make our vision a reality.
POSITION: City Solicitor
DEPARTMENT: Legal Office
SALARY: $99,122.90 - $129,462.90
The City of Malden Legal Department seeks to hire a Massachusetts licensed attorney to lead our in-house legal team. Our team represents and advises the City and its elected and appointed officials, employees, City Council, Boards and Commissions.
DUTIES:
The City Solicitor assigns cases and work assignments among the Legal Department staff and handles a variety of legal matters including cases and claims through all stages of litigation and/or adjudicatory proceedings, including any appeals. Drafts and files all case related documents, including pleadings, motions and memoranda, discovery, and appellate briefs, and represents the City on all aspects of cases and claims, from initial investigation and review, to discovery and depositions, to motion hearings, through trial or adjudicatory proceeding, and appeals. Works with and advises City employees, elected and appointed officials, the City Council, or City Boards and Commissions during all phases of litigation and proceedings, and interacts and confers with witnesses and expert witnesses, including drafting expert pleadings and documents. Represents the City in all aspects and events of assigned cases, claims, and appeals, including, but not limited to appearing at conferences, hearings, pre-trial and trial conferences, depositions, and oral arguments. Also assists with a variety of other...
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