Attorney II

City Of Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

412d • $85,417 - $139,965

About The Position

The Attorney II position at the City of Corpus Christi operates under the guidance of the City Attorney, providing legal counsel to various city entities. This role involves advising departments, officers, boards, and committees, and includes responsibilities such as representing the city in court, overseeing litigation, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (Doctoral degree in Law).
• Licensed Attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas at time of application and hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in a legal role.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise professional staff and represent assigned departments.
• Serve as legal counsel regarding any assigned function, business or activity of the City.
• Advise and assist others in preparation for litigation in the City, state and federal courts; supervise assigned attorneys.
• Monitor and provide guidance to outside attorneys as appropriate.
• Analyze legal issues and determine the law by reviewing statutes, regulations, cases, law reviews, and other legal research.
• Prepare, review and edit documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Represent the City, advise and consult with clients and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters including litigation, arbitration and mediations.
• Negotiate terms of contracts, agreements, and documents with opposing counsel and third parties.
• Identify available practical approaches to conflict and problem resolution.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to departments, City officers, committees and boards on a variety of issues based on the applicable facts, documents, and state and federal law.
• Develop alternative solutions to problems by evaluating available courses of action, counsel, advise and guide individuals.
• Investigate events and issues by ascertaining the required information, obtaining relevant documents and physical evidence, identifying and interviewing potential witnesses, and arranging for the appropriate examination or testing of physical evidence.
• Participate in all assigned duties, prepare evaluations, attend City functions and keep records; maintain professional knowledge and required skills by self-study.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $85,416.66 - $139,965.47 per year.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree