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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:

• None.

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:

• None.

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.