General Legal Services (Request for Qualifications)

Description: Serve as general legal counsel for the Housing Authority of the City in court proceedings and litigation; preparation of legal documents such as contracts, petitions, depositions, answers, and motions; advise managerial staff on matters pertaining to legal rights, obligations, and other phases of law as it pertains to the Housing Authority of the City; conduct employee grievance conferences, when appropriate; represent the Authority at fact finding conferences concerning EEO complaints; compile evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action; review procurement contracts, bid proposals, and professional service agreements for compliance with standard operating procedures and local, state, and federal law; research, analyze, and develop and/or provide opinions toward the development of Authority-wide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; interface with HUD legal counsel in order to comply with changing regulations on law, low-rent housing programs, and for approval of contracts; review constitution, legislative decisions, and other legal documents for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to provide legal advice; attend monthly board meeting; serve as legal counsel to and advise the Board of Commissioners.