Legal Specialist
Current-Independently prepare and compose correspondence, memoranda, and a variety of legal documents including motions, judgments, pleadings, and subpoenas; prepares and summarizes a variety of documents including medical records, depositions, and discovery.-Attend and review the production of documents and other legal materials at various locations.-Assist in trial preparation; prepare trial notebooks; coordinates and meets with percipient and expert witnesses.-Interface with other City departments in the investigation of liability claims and for correction of liability exposure and conditions-Review all liability claims filed against the City; make preliminary assessments of liability; determine and collect relevant evidence and documentation for the defense of each claim; determine relevant witnesses for each claim; under guidance, discusses and coordinates liability claim settlements with insurance companies, plaintiff attorneys, and members of the public.-Provide ongoing training and assistance to City staff in the preparation of City Council agenda documents; assist the City Clerk’s Office in preparing the City Council agenda.-Prepare a variety of legal and complex documents, including releases, ordinances, resolutions, staff reports, agendas, and other reports.