Assistant City Solicitor

Job Description

Assistant City Solicitor
City of Holyoke – Law Department

The city of Holyoke seeks a qualified attorney to serve as Assistant City Solicitor. This position assists the City Solicitor with litigation, employment law, collective bargaining, legal research, contract review, public records requests, claims management, and providing legal advice to city officials, boards, and departments.

Qualifications:

• Juris doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed attorney in Massachusetts and member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar
• Knowledge of municipal, administrative, state, and federal law
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Municode, and Westlaw

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Salary: $83,784.72 – $113,988.00 annually (Grade 12), paid bi-weekly.

Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, optional vision insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), and other applicable benefits.