Assistant Director of Law - Litigation

Assistant Director of Law - Litigation

The City of Cleveland Department of Law is seeking a civil litigation attorney to handle civil rights and general litigation. Representative caseload will include personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, taxpayer and mandamus actions, declaratory/injunctive relief, civil rights under 42 USC 1983, employment, plaintiff litigation and appeals.

Ohio Bar membership in good standing is required. Candidates must have meticulous attention to detail, be self-motivated, have handled civil cases in state and/or federal court, have strong writing skills, be able to analyze complex issues of law and work well in a team setting. Preferred experience includes insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury or civil rights litigation.

City Guiding Principles

The City's guiding principles are as follows:

• Placing Clevelanders at the Center
• Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work
• Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives
• Leading with Trust and Transparency
• Striving for Equity in All We Do
• Embracing Change

All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

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