Assistant City Attorney II - Land Use and Real Estate

City of Austin•Austin, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the City Attorney, this position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City. The Land Use and Real Estate Division provides advice and counsel to City departments on issues related to land use, housing, real estate, parks, and permitting and development. The attorneys in the division works closely with the Office of Real Estate Services, Animal Services Office, and Planning, Housing, Watershed Protection, Parks and Development Services Departments. The attorneys in the division also provide legal support to the Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards Commission, and the Historic Landmark Commission.

Requirements

Knowledge of substantive laws applicable to Texas local governments.
Knowledge of the City of Austin Charter, Code, and administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to communicate and present analysis and information both orally and in writing in a clear and effective manner.
Ability to conduct thorough and accurate legal and factual research relevant to the job assignment.
Ability to analyze and problem solve in a timely fashion on legal issues relevant to the job assignment.
Proficiency in use of Departmental computer systems and technology.
Effective law office organizational skills.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shifting time deadlines.
Ability to conform to Departmental administrative procedures and requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in land use, zoning, real estate, construction, development, or single- and multi-family affordable housing developments.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts or formation, operation, and dissolution documents of various business entities including non-profit corporations.
Experience advising governmental entities or non-profit corporations.

Responsibilities

With general oversight, provides legal advice primarily to mid-level and senior-level City management on routine and some complex issues with primarily low political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
With minimal supervision, performs research on complex legal issues with low or moderate political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
With minimal supervision, prepares legal documents on routine and moderately complex matters. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Under general supervision, acts as a lead or supporting representative of the City in internal or external legal matters with low or moderate political/ financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.