Day-to-day administration of the Human Relations office. Perform investigation and conciliation of complaints involving discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public services, public accommodations, financial institutions, insurance companies, labor organizations, and educational institutions.Direct the activities of the Human Relations Commission, Disability Awareness Commission, snf ADA Accessibility Review Board.Develop, evaluate, and recommend division goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs, and projects to ensure timely and effective customer service and compliance with legal and procedural requirements.Prepare and submit annual budget requests as directed and ensure that operations are maintained within budget limitations.Oversee and administer aspects of the City’s ADA compliance accountabilities as related to assigned areas of responsibility including working with City management and responding to applicable ADA grievances.Facilitate City employees’ reasonable accommodation requests, including engaging in the interactive process, as required by law.Receive, investigate, and issue findings on Paratransit rider eligibility appeals

Defending clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses, involuntary commitment proceedings for mental illness or chemical abuse. Interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain facts of case and representing clients at all stages of proceedings from first appearance through appeal, including preparation of motions, briefs, and pleadings.

Perform various legal work and counsel in multiple areas, including medical employment contract review, property, business law, and civil litigation. Provide political consulting for candidates.

Performed legal research and drafted memorandums across a broad range of legal issues including contract law, insurance, and civil procedureDrafted motions for summary judgment and portions of briefs in support of motions for summary judgment, created deposition questions and prepared witnesses for compulsory medical examinations and depositionsObserved hearings and depositionsInterviewed potential clients to determine factual history

Examined dangerous goods packages to ensure that they complied with IATA regulationEnsured that dangerous goods packages were received, handled, and shipped in compliance with federal regulationExecuted spill clean up of hazardous materials

Summarized depositions for attorney reviewReviewed and outlined witness testimony, expert witness reports, and expert witness test results

Attended trials and prepared notes regarding trial eventsPrepared witnesses for trial to maintain consistent testimonyAnalyzed police and administrative reports to identify potential charges

Performed comparative research for inclusion in multi-state surveyWrote speeches addressing funding for the South Dakota State FairResponded to constituent concerns via telephone and email

Accepted freight and prepared it for distributionMarketed product to customersHelped train distribution center employees