Department of Corporation Counsel

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for investigating claims against the City under the City's self-insurance program and also serves as administrative assistant for the City's risk management efforts. The duties also include research in the law or tort and negligence issues, City government generally, and other research tasks, and real property title searches in the Broome County Clerk's Office, as assigned by the Corporation Counsel. The position includes both support for the risk management related projects of the attorneys in the office and general administrative support for the department as a whole as assigned by the Corporation Counsel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Acts as intake official for claims against the City and general complaints made to the Corporation Counsel's Office and deals with the general public on such matters; Investigates, documents, and reports to the Corporation Counsel on claims made against the City; Acts as liaison with outside counsel and outside adjusters on lawsuits based on tort and negligence claims against the City; Researches the law (statutes, case law, and regulations) on all aspects of governmental operations, tort and negligence, and any other area assigned by the Corporation Counsel: Writes memoranda, letters and reports on matters assigned or inherent in the other duties of the position; Does real property title searches using the Broome County Clerk's indices and records as well as other sources; Performs administrative tasks for the department and the City's risk management efforts; Serves as reporting secretary to the City's Risk Management Committee; Utilizes personal computer for data base work and word processing on a daily basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of investigative methods relating to liability claims; Good knowledge of legal documents, procedures, and municipal law office routine; Good knowledge of local government operations; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports; Ability to perform accurate legal research; Ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions; Accuracy; Initiative and resourcefulness; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.