Assistant City Attorney

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

11h

About The Position

The Assistant City Attorney performs technical and professional legal work advising the City Council, City Administrator, department directors, and managers on assigned issues involving applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. The role assists the City Attorney with minimal supervision and represents governmental entities in matters involving municipal procurement, contracts, Public Information Act matters, planning and development, and other municipal legal issues. The position prepares, tracks, and analyzes contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments; provides legal advice and opinions to the City Council, staff, and boards and commissions; and attends evening meetings as required. The Assistant City Attorney may also assist with economic development, civil service matters, and other duties assigned by the City Attorney. The work is sedentary and occasionally requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Required physical abilities include fingering, hearing, mental acuity, speaking, visual acuity, and walking. Employment is conditional on passing required background, identity, driving, employment, and substance-abuse screenings. An FBI CJIS fingerprint-based criminal background check is required, and CJIS eligibility must be maintained. A job-related doctor’s physical exam may also be required.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law representing governmental entities concerning procurement, contracts, planning and development matters, and general municipal government.
Membership in the State Bar of Texas.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a license to practice before the U.S. District Court.
Knowledge of municipal procurement; contracts and construction law; economic development tools and agreements; planning and development issues; the Public Information Act; and Municipal Court prosecution.
Knowledge of the organization, function, and authority of City departments; legal research methods and techniques; and laws affecting municipal operations.
Ability to analyze legal questions, apply appropriate legal principles, determine potential consequences of proposed actions, and communicate facts and legal conclusions clearly and logically.
Skill in drafting contracts, agreements, legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other legal instruments.
Ability to identify legal impediments and means of resolution.
Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders; strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills; and a team-oriented approach.
Ability to interpret federal and state laws, regulations, and case law, as well as local ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to pass drug, criminal history, Social Security number verification, driver's license, and employment verification checks; meet the City's driving standards; and pass the required FBI CJIS fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an employee of a local governmental entity or at a law firm representing municipalities is preferred.
Possession of a license to practice before the U.S. District Court.

Responsibilities

Represent governmental entities in municipal procurement, contracts, Public Information Act matters, planning and development matters, and other municipal legal issues.
Prepare, track, and analyze contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments.
Provide legal advice and opinions to the City Council, staff, and boards and commissions.
Advise the City Council, City Administrator, department directors, and managers on assigned issues involving local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the City.
Attend evening meetings as required.
Assist with economic development and civil service matters, as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned by the City Attorney.
Pass required employment screening and maintain CJIS eligibility.