Assistant City Attorney III (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 Experienced senior level attorneys engage in legal work involving trials, claims, taxation, condemnation, or other typesof legal work using well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legalfunctions. 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 The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney with at least five years of relevant experience to fill a full-time position in the General Counsel Division. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, and must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments. Additionally, the successful candidate will negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of goods and services, housing and economic development incentives, tax abatements, and grants and loans; write legal opinions; draft resolutions, ordinances, memoranda, and correspondence; and analyze and advise on claims and disputes, open meetings, and other general legal advice. The successful candidate will also work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and commissions, special districts, and local government instrumentalities. The successful candidate must be familiar with various local, state, and federal laws, and program requirements for municipal government. This position does not involve litigation, although the successful applicant will occasionally work with and advise litigators on matters. Other duties may also be assigned. Experience in municipal law, government contracting, and/or procurement is a plus. 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 include a cover letter in your application, resume, and writing sample. 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
• Must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be familiar with various local, state, and federal laws, and program requirements for municipal government
• At least five years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in municipal law, government contracting, and/or procurement

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments.
• Negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of goods and services, housing and economic development incentives, tax abatements, and grants and loans
• Write legal opinions
• Draft resolutions, ordinances, memoranda, and correspondence
• Analyze and advise on claims and disputes, open meetings, and other general legal advice
• Work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and commissions, special districts, and local government instrumentalities
• Work with and advise litigators on matters
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Benefits

• The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position.

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