Assistant City Attorney II (City Attorney's Office - Non Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a mid-level attorney position which uses well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legal functions. This position works independently to perform legal work requiring specialization in trial, claims, taxation, condemnation, or other types of legal work. Work is reviewed by higher level attorneys. The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney to fill a full-time position in the Community Prosecution Section of the Dallas City Attorney’s Office. The mission of the Community Prosecution Section is to make neighborhoods safer by using creative legal and community-oriented strategies to resolve the complex problems they face. The Community Prosecution Section partners with other city departments, residents’ groups, and various other public and private organizations to develop strategies for code compliance through voluntary compliance and/or civil legal action on non-compliant violators. While always seeking to resolve issues ahead of court intervention, when necessary, community prosecutors initiate state district and municipal court cases – conducting discovery, appearing in court, mediating, and trying cases. Additionally, community prosecutors regularly work with transactional attorneys and other city departments to develop and implement proactive policies and strategies to improve the quality of life in the City of Dallas.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Texas.
In good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Two or more years of civil litigation experience.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Desire to serve the public interest.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of professional legal functions using well-established legal procedures and precedents.
Work independently on legal matters requiring specialization in trial, claims, taxation, condemnation, or other legal areas.
Initiate state district and municipal court cases, conduct discovery, appear in court, mediate, and try cases.
Work with transactional attorneys and other city departments to develop and implement proactive policies and strategies.
Develop strategies for code compliance through voluntary compliance and/or civil legal action.