This is difficult and highly responsible legal and administrative work serving as head of the City's Law Department.
Work is performed with complete technical independence subject to review of the courts.
Plans, supervises and participates in the rendering of legal services to elected and appointed City officials. Plans, supervises, and participates in the preparation and presentation of civil suits before courts of original and appellate jurisdictions. Supervises the prosecution of traffic and misdemeanor cases. Assigns work, provides direction, monitors performance, and approves the hiring, disciplining and firing of attorneys and secretarial staff. Plans, prepares and oversees the department's annual budget and approves all expenditures.