General Legal Services: • Provide general legal counsel for the Village, the Village Board and officials of the Village. • Provide written legal opinions, which are to be filed with the Village, when requested by authorized personnel. • Function as legal advisor to all Departments of the Village government and represent the Village in legal matters as requested. • Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other documents as may be required by the Village Board and/or Village officials. • Attend Board of Trustee and Plan Commission meeting(s), as necessary or requested. • Represent the Village and advise the Board of Review during meetings. • Appraise Village officials as needed about changing laws and other legal matters that may be of interest and/or concern to the Village. • Render oral advice to the Village Board members and Village Staff. • Represent the Village regarding all legal matters and conduct litigation, as directed by the Village Board. • Other legal services as needed. Prosecution Services: • Representation of the Village in Municipal Court for ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and other citations. • Preparation and filing of complaints, motions, and other court documents. • Coordination with the Police Department and Court Clerk regarding scheduling, case preparation, witness coordination, and discovery. • Attendance at all required court sessions (e.g., initial appearances, trials, pretrials). • Timely case updates and reporting to the Village Manager or designee.
