Description:

Brief Description:
The purpose of this position is to serve as the lead attorney for all City contracts and real estate transactions. This role involves drafting and reviewing all City contracts, preparing real estate documents, and handling landlord-tenant leases and related issues, including evictions. Additionally, the position requires drafting and overseeing legal documents related to construction contracts. The person in this role will also assist the two Deputy City Attorneys. Other responsibilities include interacting with external counsel, drafting ordinances, interpreting laws, conducting legal research, and supporting other special projects as needed.

The qualified applicant must have experience drafting and reviewing contracts.

Salary Dependent on Qualifications/Experience

Licensing Requirements:

Licensed Attorney in The State of Texas.
Board Certification in Real Estate or Construction Law Is a Plus.

Driver's License Required – N Type –n/a Endorsements – N/a

Other Requirements:
None.

Essential Functions:
Note: This Information Is Intended to Be Descriptive of The Key Responsibilities of The Position. the List of Essential Functions Below Does Not Identify All Duties Performed by Any Single Incumbent in This Position. Additionally, Please Be Aware of The Legend Below when Referring to The Physical Demands of Each Essential Function.

(s) Sedentary (l) Light (m) Medium (h) Heavy (v) Very Heavy
Exerting up To 10 Lbs. Occasionally or Negligible Weights Frequently; Sitting Most of The Time. Exerting up To 20 Lbs. Occasionally; 10 Lbs. Frequently; or Negligible Amounts Constantly; or Requires Walking or Standing to A Significant Degree. Exerting 20-50 Lbs. Occasionally; 10-25 Lbs. Frequently; or Up to 10 Lbs. Constantly. Exerting 50-100 Lbs. Occasionally; 10-25 Lbs. Frequently; or Up to 10-20 Lbs. Constantly. Exerting Over 100 Lbs. Occasionally; 50-100 Lbs. Frequently; or Up to 20-50 Lbs. Constantly.

# Code Essential Functions

L Regular and Reliable Attendance in Compliance with Given Schedules Is a Mandatory Requirement of This Position. Schedules May Be Subject to Change with Or without Advance Notice
L Handles Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts by Defending and Prosecuting Cases, Reviewing Discovery and Motions, Attending Hearings and Trials, Researching and Briefing Information, Presenting Oral Arguments, and Documenting Records.
L Completes Special Projects for The City by Researching Information, Drafting Memorandums and Legal Brief, Advising Staff, Departments and Elected Officials, and Drafting Related Ordinances for Review and Adoption.
L Considers Damage Claims by Reviewing Requests or Claims, Considering Litigation, and Negotiating with Claimants or Their Attorneys for Settlements.
L Drafts Legal Documents for Review and Consideration and Advises Departments and Elected Officials by Reviewing Requests, Researching Historical Information, Presenting Drafts, Editing as Appropriate, and Presenting Final Documents.
L Signs Legal Documents by Reviewing Information and Ensuring Compliance.

Job Requirements:

Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Experience-Related Requirements Over Four Years and Up to And Including Eight Years.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Juris Doctorate