CODE ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY

Position Overview

The Law Departments Code Enforcement section works with various City of Cleveland departments to enforce the citys building, housing, zoning, fire, health and sidewalk ordinance to obtain compliance with the code and improve quality of life for residents.

The scope and responsibility of the Code Enforcement section is wide and varied. The section provides representation for the Department of Building and Housing, the Department of Public Health-Division of Environment, Department of Public Safety-Division of Fire Prevention, and the Department of Public Works-Bureau of Sidewalks, and other departments, as needed on code related matters.

Attorney duties may include handling civil cases and criminal prosecutions in the Cleveland Housing Court; defending appeals of Housing Court cases in the Court of Appeals; representing City departments before local and state administrative appeal boards and handling appeals of the Board decisions in Common Pleas court and the Court of Appeals; conducting legal review of various documents related to prosecution, demolition and other nuisance abatement activities; interacting with inspectors, managers, Council members and the public to address inquiries and complaints; handling subpoenas and public records requests, participating in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of legal experience, with some litigation experience preferred. The candidate must be hard-working, self-motivated, technically proficient and detail oriented. Must also be able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment. He/she/they must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact effectively with clients, management and the general public.

Application Process:

In addition to submitting an online application, interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, 3-5 references and two writing samples to Mark Griffin, Director of Law, Room 106, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1077. You may also email the above documents to [email protected].



The City of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Cleveland is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation, and offers opportunities for all employees to develop their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. The City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance or political affiliation.