Assistant City Attorney II, III, or IV

Assistant City Attorney II
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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.

Assistant City Attorney III
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law/
• Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
• Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

Assistant City Attorney IV
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
• Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
• Twelve (12) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

Notes to Applicants
The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to A Government Entity so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.

This position will primarily provide employment law support for City departments and operations.

Division Overview.
The General Counsel Division provides advice and counsel to all City departments and operations on employment, labor relations, and civil legal issues. This includes risk analysis and risk mitigation advice; compliance with employment and labor relations standards; assistance with drafting and interpreting policies, procedures, and other documents; and representation of City management in civil service appeals and in external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.

Working with A Government Entity provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.