Assistant City Attorney II, (A261610-2), 213, City Attorney

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Is responsible for assisting and providing oral and written legal advice, recommendations, and opinions to Department Directors, City staff, and committees on matters affecting City operations. Shall be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts, real estate documents, resolutions, ordinances, and other written documents involving the City; performs legal research and preparing legal opinions, advises City officials and may represent the City in administrative proceedings. Advises City Departments in reference to legal questions which include duties in representing the City before various local and state departments and other governmental subdivisions.

Requirements

Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
At least two (2) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Valid Licenses and Certifications Required Licenses or Certifications License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas ( Must provide License information on application)
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
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 timely on legal issues relevant to the job assignment.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shifting time deadlines.
Ability to conform to Departmental administrative procedures and requirements.
Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of departmental computer systems and technology.
Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents.
Ability to conduct research on legal problems and to prepare legal opinions.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
Possess interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, and decision making abilities.

Nice To Haves

May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with City staff and community stakeholders to engage in proactive problem solving for neighborhood quality of life issues.
Represents the City in administrative hearings.
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 prosecutor, lead, or supporting representative of the City in internal or external legal matters with low or moderate political/ financial impact.
Performs a variety of professional legal work involving real estate, land use, eminent domain, labor and employment, civil service, health care, business transactions, regulatory compliance, and/or municipal law.
Provides legal advice to City officials, departments, boards, commissions, and management personnel regarding contracts, leases, settlement negotiations, litigation cases, and/or other legal matters.
Makes professional presentations before staff, boards and commissions, and the City Council, trains city employees in legal matters.
Serves as a representative of the City Attorney's Office; attends and participates in City Council, board, and commission meetings; provides legal support and makes recommendations regarding City projects.
Performs legal research and monitors case law, administrative regulations, Federal, State, and local statutes.
Drafts resolutions, ordinances, policies, procedures, contracts, and real estate documents; prepares litigation documents including briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses and requests.
Liaises and confers with outside legal counsel and/or other external parties regarding legal transactions or other activities involving the City.
Represents the City in civil and criminal matters before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, state and federal agencies, mediators, and arbitrators, including acting as a prosecutor in municipal court.
Drafts and negotiates purchasing contracts on behalf of all City departments.
Interacts with citizens and other governmental entities regarding various legal issues and matters.
Prepares and maintains legal correspondence, memoranda, staff/litigation reports, and other types of departmental documentation.