Assistant City Attorney

Legal Services Position

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $105,806 to $133,000 annually, depending on qualifications. Performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to municipal government operations, including providing legal advice on municipal issues; participating in litigation as needed, including providing representation in any civil enforcement of municipal violations; conducting legal research and preparing legal documents including ordinances, memoranda, administrative rules and regulations, contracts and other legal documents; advising City departments, boards and commissions; and assisting, as needed, in the prosecution of cases in municipal court.

Essential Functions

• Represents the City in all aspects of municipal law, including contracts, eminent domain, legislation, zoning and land use, personnel, purchasing and all other general legal matters involving the City.
• Researches, analyzes and prepares legal opinions and various municipal legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and leases.
• Represents the City in general civil litigation matters and dispute resolutions.
• Assists in the prosecution of criminal and civil matters in municipal court.
• Responds to internal inquiries regarding the Texas Public Information Act and drafts, as needed, letters to the Office of the Attorney General regarding the withholding of certain requested information.
• Attends, as legal advisor, various City Council, board and commission, and departmental meetings.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required. Experience: Five (5) years or more of experience in advising municipal or other local or state government or serving as a district court prosecutor. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above position qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Requires a License from the Texas State Bar. Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing. Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Basic courtroom procedures; characteristics, services, and activities of a municipal law program; organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of City government and the City Attorney's Office; principles and applications of civil, administrative, and criminal law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; legal research and established precedents applicable to municipal activities; and extensive municipal law, including the application of codes and ordinances, and state and federal laws governing city administration. Ability to: Accept responsibility and be accountable for actions; follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; maintain punctuality and regular attendance; work effectively with individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type; perform work accurately and thoroughly; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; conduct research on legal issues and prepare sound legal opinions; and effectively engage with the general public while establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with the City Council, department heads, City employees, and citizens. Skilled In: The use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office, Open Office, or similar word processing programs, e-mail, and internet applications; managing and representing the City in litigation proceedings; performing in-depth negotiations in litigation cases; applying legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems; conducting legal research and analysis; and reviewing and drafting legal documents. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

City of Lewisville normal office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.