Attorney II

## Attorney IIApplylocations: Municipal Office Towertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101071**SALARY**$88,258.04 - $110,322.55**JOB SUMMARY**Under general direction, Attorney with limited experience working under general direction of supervisory staff to provide legal assistance to the City on a variety of legal matters. Serves as resource in preparing, reviewing, and interpreting the law in assigned area(s). Attorney may be assigned to one of three primary areas of practice: Municipal Law, Litigation and Employment, or Public Safety.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*** Conduct legal research to provide legal opinions and advice on various legal and policy matters.* Prosecute misdemeanor criminal and civil violations in municipal court, including both bench and jury trials, and assist with pre-trial dispositions.* Represent the City in administrative hearings.* Provide legal advice on police matters and review warrants.* Review requests under the Texas Public Information Act and responsive records to timely respond or request an Attorney General Opinion.* Represent the City in civil litigation defense, primarily in personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and motions.* Provide legal guidance and assistance with employee disciplinary investigations (including Internal Affairs reports) and represent the City in defense of employee disciplinary actions at various hearings including third party arbitration.* Draft ordinances, resolutions, and policies.* Review and draft contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents.* Provide training to departments and legal updates on relevant legal issues on behalf of the City Attorney.**OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS*** Maintain license to practice law in Texas by completing required Continuing Legal Education and staying in good standing with the Texas Bar.* Meet and maintain qualifications for Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) access.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required**In addition to the specific job functions above, all attorneys must be able to:* Locate and analyze applicable statutes, policies, and rules.* Perform legal research on a variety of platforms.* Stay current on laws applicable to their area of practice.* Effectively use technology, including but not limited to Microsoft applications.* Summarize legal issues orally or in writing in a concise and professional manner.* Communicate comfortably with a wide variety of individuals and be proficient at public speaking.* Multi-task and meet deadlines.* Be comfortable with sensitive or potentially sensitive information and exercise good judgment and discretion when discussing the information.* Make in-person court appearances when required.* Develop alternate solutions to problems.* Cross-train, assist, or assume the duties of the other similarly classed attorney positions as operational needs arise.* Work in an office environment with other attorneys and staff or work in a workspace located in another City department.* Have a working knowledge of the organizational structure of the City of Arlington and its leadership.**Qualifying Education and Experience*** J.D. from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing* Two (2) years as a practicing attorney**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****Preferred Education and Experience*** One (1) year municipal experience**Employment Screenings Required*** Criminal Background Check* CJIS Fingerprint Background Check #J-18808-Ljbffr