Assistant City Attorney II or III

City of Austin•Austin, TX

5d•$85,120 - $125,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This multi-level position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City under the direction of the City Attorney. Depending on the level, the role may include providing legal advice to senior and executive management, elected officials, and City Departments; conducting complex legal research; preparing legal documents; representing the City in internal and external legal matters; and assisting with or leading complex assignments with significant legal, political, operational, or financial impact. Attorney positions within the Austin City Attorney's Office are not governed by the City's non-sworn Municipal Civil Service rules.

Requirements

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 (for Assistant City Attorney II).
Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney (for Assistant City Attorney III).
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.
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

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.
Performs research on complex legal issues with low or moderate political or financial impact.
Prepares legal documents on routine and moderately complex matters.
Acts as a lead or supporting representative of the City in internal or external legal matters with low or moderate political/ financial impact.