Assistant City Attorney III

City of Carrollton • Carrollton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and investigating claims, complaints, and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City. The role involves interacting with and advising departments regarding these legal matters, responding to legal inquiries, and providing formal legal opinions. Responsibilities include case development and representing the City in administrative and court proceedings. Experience with employment and civil service laws is preferred.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• 8+ years City government (political subdivision) experience.
• Requires a License from the Texas State Bar.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, State, and Federal laws.
• Knowledge of criminal law principles.
• Knowledge of court methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal theory.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
• Knowledge of trial techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence.
• Skilled in preparing written opinions.
• Skilled in writing briefs.
• Skilled in strategically applying legal rules in court.
• Skilled in writing legal documents.
• Skilled in preparing depositions.
• Skilled in analyzing legal documents and instruments.
• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information.
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with employment and civil service laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft legal documents including City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, and contracts, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.
• Research and prepare legal documents for civil litigation and administrative hearings, including discovery, discovery responses, motions, appellate briefs, and pleadings.
• Attend hearings in state and federal district court and administrative tribunals.
• Review and advise departments on the application of law and personnel policy regarding discipline and other employee relations matters.
• Assist in the investigation of employee disciplines, harassment claims, and sworn internal affairs investigations.
• Prepare and submit written reports to the City Attorney on proposed legislation, progress reports, legal opinions, current lawsuits, and potential lawsuits.
• Conduct initial interviews with claimants and recommend actions to the City Attorney.
• Conduct legal research regarding the consequences of various municipal government functions and prepare opinions for review by the City Attorney.
• Specialize in contracts, civil service, code enforcement, employment relations, or litigation cases, particularly contracts, health/environmental, workers' compensation, tort/claims, and/or civil rights laws.
• Communicate legal options to management-level staff in the City.
• Provide supervision to support staff on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior