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

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

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 – Community Prosecution Litigation Section Dallas City Attorney’s Office The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced, self-motivated civil litigation attorney with a minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience in Texas state and/or federal court to fill a full-time civil litigation position in the Community Prosecution Litigation Section. The mission of the Community Prosecution is to make neighborhoods safer by using creative legal and community-oriented strategies to resolve the complex problems they face. Practice will be diverse and will focus on enforcing city ordinances and state laws related to minimum housing standards, zoning, environmental protection, fair housing, open records, sexually oriented businesses, massage establishments, and public nuisances, among other laws. The practice may also include defending the city against claims and lawsuits. The attorney will be responsible for conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, participating in mediation, and trying cases. Duties will also include working with transactional attorneys and other city departments on the implementation and enforcement of ordinances and assisting in formulating policies and strategies to improve the quality of life in the City of Dallas. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. The preferred candidate will have a collaborative, problem-solving mindset; strong written and oral communication skills; and desire to serve the public interest. 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 Please include your Resume with your application. 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 currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience in Texas state and/or federal court

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conducting discovery
Preparing witnesses
Participating in mediation
Trying cases
Working with transactional attorneys and other city departments on the implementation and enforcement of ordinances
Assisting in formulating policies and strategies to improve the quality of life in the City of Dallas
Other duties may be assigned