Assistant City Attorney III
Carrollton Texas•Carrollton, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general direction, is responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and investigating claims, complaints, and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City. Also responsible for interacting with and advising departments regarding claims, complaints and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City. Responsible for responding to legal inquiries from other City departments and providing formal legal opinions. Responsible for 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with employment and civil service laws is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Research and draft legal documents including City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, etc., for compliance with all applicable laws.
- Research and prepare legal documents in relation to civil litigation and administrative hearings, including but not limited to discovery, discovery responses, motions, appellate briefs, and all pleadings.
- Attend hearings in state and federal district court and administrative tribunals.
- Review and advise departments on application of law and the personnel policy as to 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 to the City Attorney actions to be taken.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
