Assistant City Attorney-Litigator
City of Broken Arrow
Legal
Broken Arrow, OK, USA
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Job Description
- Location: 1010-City Attorney
Pay Grade: A19
FLSA Status: Exempt
Under general supervision of City Attorney or designee, provides litigation support to chief litigator, performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in representing the City in civil litigation including depositions, hearings, settlement conferences, trials and appeals in State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies.
- Study and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and assist in taking and defending depositions.
- Advises City officials and personnel on legal matters in order to minimize the risk of litigation.
- Research a variety of legal issues that may arise in civil litigations including, but not limited to, §1983, service of process, contract, property and tort.
- Assist in litigating lawsuits in state or federal court.
- Investigates tort claims filed against the City of Broken Arrow by interviewing the personnel involved in the tort claim, and gathering, reviewing and analyzing relevant evidence.
- Drafts and responds to written discovery in civil actions.
- Researches and writes appropriate pleadings, motions, briefs and written discovery.
- Assist in determining and investigating possible City liability; makes recommendations regarding the disposition of the claim.
- Prepares ordinances and legislation changes.
- Provides professional legal advice to the City Council, its Boards and Commissions, department directors, and employees.
- Assist in prosecuting civil actions for nuisance abatement cases, breach of contract cases and interpleader actions, including drafting resolutions of necessity, petitions and other appropriate pleadings.
- Assist in the defending the City in all post-trial appellate litigation, including research and writing appellate briefs and presenting oral argument to the appropriate appellate court.
- Assist in defending the City in jury and non-jury trials in civil actions.
- Responds to questions and problems presented by private individuals and City personnel regarding City business.
- Maintains and updates professional knowledge and skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
