Assistant Corporation Counsel Code Enforcement Prosecutor

Assistant Corporation Counsel City Code Enforcement Prosecutor
General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Website ghamton-ny.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file.

This is a professional position that manages the prosecution of all violations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Binghamton and New York State law, as applicable, and where the City has jurisdiction. The work involves responsibility for participating in investigations, preparation and presentation in court of violations and/or misdemeanor cases. This attorney will also lead interdepartmental investigations of unsafe property conditions in violation of City and State laws.

The position may also make referrals for criminal prosecution or civil actions to applicable state and federal enforcement agencies. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Citys Corporation Counsel and in daily collaboration with the Citys Department of Building Construction & Code Enforcement and any other applicable departments.

The duties of this class are highly professional in nature consisting of assisting the Corporation Counsel and may include rendering legal counsel to the Mayor and/or to the City Council. The work calls for a great deal of legal expertise as well as independent judgment and discretion. The incumbent may give direct supervision to the clerical staff of the Department if needed.

Does related work as required.

Works with Code Enforcement Officers, Fire Marshal, Police Officers, Animal Control Officer and other City staff to render legal advice, assist in investigations, coordinate activities on particular cases. Works in City Court, or any other appropriate court, to handle violations and misdemeanors, rendering legal advice, preparing for judicial proceedings and making bail recommendations. Prepares cases for Court, including marshaling and evaluating evidence, statements, photographs, and reports;

and by drafting and producing all mandatory disclosures.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL
Good knowledge of criminal or municipal law and court proceedings. Ability to interpret and work with the City's Code of Ordinances, New York State and Federal laws and criminal code. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to reason quickly and logically in stressful situations. Ability to analyze and organize effectively. Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal working relationships.

Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality on controversial cases; integrity; excellent judgment; physical condition.

• Possession of a law degree from a regionally accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in New York State.
• A minimum of three (3) years of prosecutorial, or comparable court experience.

Please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at the time of appointment.