Description:
The Dallas City Attorney's Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney with two to five years of experience to fill a full-time position to assist the General Counsel Division of the City Attorney's Office.The General Counsel Division is responsible for the preparation of all city contracts, ordinances, and real estate transaction documents. This division also provides legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters, including aviation and transportation, bond and finance, elections, federal and state grant programs, economic development projects, housing and community developments, public utilities and water law issues, procurements and contract claims, open meetings, open records, zoning and land use, and environmental law issues. The successful candidate will advise city officials and departments on topics listed above and draft code amendments, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, and real estate documents. Other duties may be assigned.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Candidates must possess excellent writing, organizational, legal research, and analytical skills.
