Avocate ou avocat

at  City of Dieppe

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, the lawyer assists their manager in planning, directing, coordinating and pursuing litigation in accordance with legal provisions (interpretation and enforcement of various regulations, laws, ordinances, and contracts, as well as potentially contentious cases involving areas of municipal administration). The incumbent also manages the legal mandates entrusted to the City’s legal department for the needs of City Council and managers, pleads before various levels of court, and acts as a witness for the City when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor of Laws degree

Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience practising law

Professional qualifications

• Member in good standing of the Law Society of New Brunswick

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of municipal administration and the enforcement of procedures and regulations related to municipal activities (asset)
• Extensive knowledge of the Local Governance Act, Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and knowledge of the Community Planning Act (asset)
• Familiarity with the Municipal Record Authority (MRA) (asset)
• Knowledge of Office suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Skills

• Fluent spoken and written French and English
• Sound judgment and ability to synthesize and analyze information, as well as negotiate
• Strong ability to problem-solve, find realistic and innovative solutions, and make informed, independent decisions
• Organizational skills and focus on results
• Leadership, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a team in a public and political environment
• Ability to develop effective strategies to achieve goals and objectives
• Strong ability to develop and maintain harmonious and productive relationships with various municipal departments, councillors, and the general public
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Discretion, tact, and respect for confidentiality
• Positive attitude with respect to the City’s interests and those of the community at large
• Physical ability to do the work assigned
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Good past record of job performance
• Respect for the City of Dieppe’s confidentiality rules and organizational values

• Management of legal matters
• Handle the City’s various legal matters, make recommendations, and provide legal advice on matters pertaining to the City
• Review, comment on, and coordinate the processing and follow-up of contracts and legal documents, as well as memoranda of understanding
• Conduct legal research (e.g., laws, regulations, bylaws, decisions, case law, etc.)
• Receive and make recommendations regarding claims made against the City and negotiate dispute settlement agreements where necessary
• Prepare, manage and follow up on claims against third parties following damage to City property
• Authorize and monitor the various procedures relating to the collection and settlement of tickets, and plead those cases before various levels of court
• Coordinate the preparation of litigation files and representation, as needed, before the courts
• Identify and deal with external legal resources for the handling of certain files, while performing the necessary follow- up and management
• Provide oath-taking services to the City
• Manage all legal and administrative files assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
• Management of goods and services
• Coordinate the preparation and signing of real estate transaction contracts (purchases, sales, exchanges, land leases, expropriations, and acquisition of goods and services for the target clientele)
• Help manage the City’s physical property insurance portfolio, handle claims, and follow up on files
• Support other departments with respect to tendering, bid opening, and other procurement processes for products, goods, and services
• Management and archiving of department documents
• Manage the department’s documents in accordance with established procedures and the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Management of human resources
• Supervise the bylaw enforcement staff
• Mobilize and motivate their team to achieve set objectives
• Manage the staff under their responsibility in collaboration with the Human Resources Department (staffing, orientation, supervision, performance appraisals, promotion, professional development and occupational health and safety)
• Communicate, support and enforce directions, policies, procedures, and practices put in place to ensure sound human resources management
• Management of financial resources
• Prepare budget forecasts for the department
• Ensure sound management of operations and costs related to various department initiatives by tracking expenses and revenues
• Recommend improvements to annual budgets based on needs and new trends
• Act as a resource person for calls for tenders related to the department