Closing Date: 1st January, 2026

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Job Summary:
This is a mid-level attorney position which uses well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legal functions. 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 – Collections and Bankruptcy Section
The Dallas City Attorney's Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated litigator with at least two years of relevant experience to fill a full-time civil litigation position in the Collections and Bankruptcy Section. Applicants must have experience in Texas state court civil litigation and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. The attorney will be responsible for handling legal matters related to collection of funds due to various city departments, including Dallas Water Utilities, Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, Dallas Fire-Rescue, Code Compliance, Sanitation Services, Aviation, and the convention center. The position also requires handling matters involving bankruptcy, hotel occupancy tax, and collection of judgments obtained for the city.

The successful candidate will handle all aspects of litigation including research and writing, conducting discovery, appearing in court, mediating cases, pre-trial motions, trials, and post-judgment matters. Other duties may be assigned.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of financial statements, real estate lien priorities, foreclosures, bankruptcy, Texas exemptions, and the Texas Business Organizations Code. 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

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.