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

City of Dallas • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary 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. Job Description Assistant City Attorney Dallas City Attorney’s Office General Counsel Division The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney with two to five years of experience to fill a full-time position to assist the General Counsel Division of the City Attorney’s Office. The General Counsel Division is responsible for the preparation of all city contracts, ordinances, and real estate transaction documents. This division also provides legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters, including aviation and transportation, bond and finance, elections, federal and state grant programs, economic development projects, housing and community developments, public utilities and water law issues, procurements and contract claims, open meetings, open records, zoning and land use, and environmental law issues. The successful candidate will advise city officials and departments on topics listed above and draft code amendments, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, and real estate documents. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Candidates must possess excellent writing, organizational, legal research, and analytical skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. The city’s comprehensive benefits package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney's Office are available at www.dallascityattorney.com. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than 10 pages. No phone calls, please. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [email protected] Talent - Acquisition [email protected]

Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Candidates must possess excellent writing, organizational, legal research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise city officials and departments on topics including aviation and transportation, bond and finance, elections, federal and state grant programs, economic development projects, housing and community developments, public utilities and water law issues, procurements and contract claims, open meetings, open records, zoning and land use, and environmental law issues.
• Draft code amendments, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, and real estate documents.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees