Under general direction of the City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney-Civil assists in the administration and supervision of the City Attorney’s Office; provides expert legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, Department Directors, City Boards and Commissions, and City employees on a wide range of municipal law issues. Researches, investigates, evaluates, and resolves a variety of complex legal matters; represents the City in civil litigation and proceedings before the courts, boards, arbitrators, mediators, and other administrative agencies. Receives and reviews claims and lawsuits against the City and recommends settlements; coordinates with outside counsel on business matters and litigation; negotiates, reviews, and drafts contracts, ordinances, and other documents; conducts lega