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JOB TITLE: Assistant City Attorney I
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Legal
REPORTS TO: City Attorney
SUMMARY: Under general direction, is responsible for performing legal research, investigating claims, complaints, and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City and prosecuting violators of City ordinances. Work is performed with general direction, working from broad goals and policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in criminal and civil litigation activities and proceedings, which includes: preparing dockets, anticipating defense, presenting evidence, asking appropriate questions, developing case theory, drafting pleadings, completing discovery, and/or performing other related activities.
- Consult with City employees, victims, witnesses, and/or other interested parties on municipal court matters.
- Conduct a variety of legal research, analysis, and document preparation related to cases, statutes, records, and related information to determine applicable arguments and potential case outcomes.
- Draft a variety of legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and/or other legal documents.
- Participate in a variety of meetings to provide legal advice and receive and convey information.
- Respond to and resolves citizen inquiries that have a legal component.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of municipal government operations;
- Knowledge of applicable municipal, State, and Federal laws;
- Knowledge of criminal law principles;
- Knowledge of State and municipal ordinance prosecution principles;
- Knowledge of court methods and procedures;
- Knowledge of legal theory;
- Knowledge of legal terminology;
- Knowledge of trial techniques and procedures;
- Knowledge of rules of evidence;
- Skilled in preparing written opinions;
- Skilled in writing briefs;
- Skilled in strategically applying legal rules in court;
- Skilled in prosecuting cases in courts;
- Skilled in writing legal documents;
- Skilled in analyzing legal documents and instruments;
- Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
- Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects;
- Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
- Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate.
- 2-5 years of City government (political subdivision) experience.
- Requires a License from the Texas State Bar.
PREFERENCES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.
- Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
- Occasional exposure to criminal suspects and prison inmates.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must pass pre-employment drug test.
- Must pass criminal history check.
- Must pass motor vehicle records check.