Description:
A Day in The Life of A City AttorneyAs a City Attorney, you act as legal advisor to the City Council, City boards and senior City staff. Your work typically involves reviewing, preparing, or assisting in the preparation of all agendas, ordinances, resolutions, agreements and contracts, leases, legal opinions, deeds, liens, subpoenas, city policies, and all other City related matters. Your job is essential to the city, you draft legislation pertaining to municipalities and monitors state and federal legislative activity. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include representing the City, as legal counsel, in all actions brought by or against the City or against City officials for actions performed in their official capacity. You assist in recommending, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing aide and support to all City officials as needed. The city needs someone like you with knowledge of legal research, governmental agencies, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!
Qualifications for A City Attorney
- A Juris Doctorate Degree from an Accredited law school
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional work related experience as an Assistant, Deputy Attorney or City Attorney; municipal experience preferred. A combination of experience and education may be substituted for the above referenced requirements.
- Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening administered by the City of Edinburg appointed physician at the City's expense.
- Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
