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Asst. City Attorney I, Asst. City Attorney II, Sr. Asst. City Attorney
4 months ago
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Office of the City Attorney is currently accepting applications for a vacancy. The successful candidate may be considered for one of the following positions based on their experience, education, and qualifications.
* Assistant City Attorney I
* Assistant City Attorney II
* Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Reporting to the City Attorney, a Sr. Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney II, or Assistant City Attorney I, provides quality legal services to assigned city departments, boards, committees, and commissions. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice and services to the City Manager's Office and staff, reviewing documents and providing legal opinions and advice, and conducting legal research on municipal issues including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, code enforcement, zoning, legislation, real estate, labor and employment, water, franchises, tax suits, bankruptcies, civil service, open records, and financial matters. The attorney may also prosecute Class C misdemeanors and Code of Ordinance violations in the City's municipal court.
The attorney will (1) exhibit the City of Brownsville's vision to foster, inspire, and promote a culture of participatory leadership and (2) present proactive legal counsel to ensure that the City of Brownsville continues to provide community-centered responses through innovative approaches to public health, economic development, communications, and service level adjustments.
COMPETENCIES:
Communication
Consultation
Critical Evaluation
Cultural Competency
Ethical Practice
Legal Acumen
Leadership & Navigation
Professionalism
Quality Focus
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I
Purpose:
Under the direction of the City Attorney, this position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1.Provides legal advice, under direct supervision, to City representatives and Law department attorneys on routine or non-complex issues with low political/financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
2.Performs, under direct supervision, research on non-complex legal issues with low political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
3.Prepares, under direct supervision, legal documents on routine or non-complex matters. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
4.Represents, under direct supervision, the City in internal and external legal matters with low political/financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
* Knowledge of substantive laws applicable to Texas local governments.
* Knowledge of the City of Brownsville Charter, Code, and policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence.
* Ability to communicate and present analysis and information both orally and in writing in a clear and effective manner.
* Ability to conduct thorough and accurate legal and factual research relevant to the job assignment.
* Ability to analyze and problem-solve in a timely fashion on legal issues relevant to the job assignment.
* Skill in use of departmental computer systems and technology.
* Skill in law office organizational skills.
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shifting time deadlines.
* Ability to conform to departmental administrative procedures and requirements.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
* Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II
Purpose:
Under the direction of the City Attorney, this position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Provides legal advice with general oversight, provides legal advice primarily to mid-level and senior-level City management on routine and some complex issues with primarily low political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
2. Performs legal research with minimal supervision, and performs research on complex legal issues with low or moderate political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
3. Prepares legal writing with minimal supervision, and prepares legal documents on routine and moderately complex matters. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
4. Provides legal advocacy under general supervision, and acts as a lead or supporting representative of the City in internal or external legal matters with low or moderate political/ financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
* None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
1. Must be capable of performing the essential duties, functions, and responsibilities of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
2. Must possess and be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to meet Law Department standards as required for the particular job assignment in the following areas:
* Knowledge of substantive laws applicable to Texas local governments
* Knowledge of the City of Brownsville Charter, Code, and policies and procedures
* Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence
* Ability to communicate and present analysis and information both orally and in writing in a clear and effective manner
* Ability to conduct thorough and accurate legal and factual research relevant to the job assignment
* Ability to analyze and problem-solve in a timely fashion on legal issues relevant to the job assignment
3.Must possess and demonstrate the following work habits and behaviors:
* Proficiency in use of Departmental computer systems and technology
* Effective law office organizational skills
* Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shifting time deadlines
* Ability to conform to Departmental administrative procedures and requirements
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law
* Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
* Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney
Licenses and Certifications Required:
* License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Purpose:
Under the direction of the City Attorney, this position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1.Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
2.Performs all functions listed for Assistant City Attorney I and II.
3.Offers guidance to attorneys who are serving as Assistant City Attorney I or Assistant City Attorney II in the performance of functions listed above.
4.Supervises the investigation and handling of claims and complaints for potential litigation in a variety of areas including civil rights violations, employment discrimination, prohibited conduct, equal opportunity and related issues.
5.Receives and reviews claims and lawsuits filed against the City, including liability claims for personal injury or death; coordinates the investigation, evaluation, settlement or litigation of claims.
6.As lead attorney, conducts and participates in pre-trial preparation of complex and difficult cases set for trial; arranges and participates in depositions; organizes documents and exhibits used in court cases; appears in federal and state courts for trials and appeals.
7.Maintains as lead attorney a full caseload of litigation involving the City, exercising substantial independence in the management and trial of the cases.
8.Serves as liaison for the City Attorney's Office to negotiate and resolve significant and complex legal issues in transactional work.
9.Performs other related duties as required.
10.Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Employee Handbook.
11.Pursuant to the City of Brownsville's Code of Ordinances and Employee Handbook, employees in this position cannot file an appeal of disciplinary actions taken against them.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
* None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
1.Knowledge of:
* Legal principles, practices and procedures of common, civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
* Methods and techniques of legal research.
* Law of damages for personal injury and property damage.
* Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
* State and federal laws and constitutional provisions affecting city government.
* Modern principles and practices of public and municipal law.
* City Codes and Charter provisions.
* Organization, duties, powers, limitations and authority of city government and city attorney's office.
* Methods and techniques of arbitration.
* Federal, state and local court rules of procedures and evidence.
2. Skill in:
* Legal research, analysis and writing.
* Negotiation.
* Computers and applicable software.
* Organization and time management.
* Participating in trials.
* Public speaking.
* Personnel management.
3.Ability to:
* Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems.
* Prepare and present as lead attorney difficult cases in court.
* Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
* Present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically.
* Conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions.
* Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient legal services.
* Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
* Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
* Effectively apply legal knowledge and principles in court.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law
* Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
* Five (5) full years of increasingly responsible experience in City or related government law, including relevant trial and/or transactional experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
* License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
APPLICABLE TO ALL JOB POSITIONS:
Independence and Judgement
Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.
Initiative and Ingenuity
Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.
Supervisory and Responsibility
Organizes, plans, and controls the work of assigned employees; coaches and advises subordinates on job performance; responsible for disciplinary actions; participates in hiring and discharge interviews and/or recommendations on hiring and discharge are given substantial weight.
Financial Responsibility
Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.
Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts
Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.
Responsibility for Equipment and Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Office job, no adverse conditions.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of continuous service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation 457 plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. The City will provide each full-time employee with employer-paid life insurance and two (2) paid floating holidays on an annual basis. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
