Assistant City Attorney — Civil & Municipal Litigation

City of Galveston, Texas; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Galveston, Texas seeks an attorney to provide a variety of legal services under the direction of the City Attorney, including litigation. Work is performed with general discretion, working from broad goals and policies.

The role involves representing the City in Municipal Court of Record in civil and criminal matters, advising elected officials and departments, drafting ordinances and contracts, and performing legal research using Westlaw or Lexis.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas before or at application.
• Two years’ experience with a state or local governmental entity preferred.

Responsabilités

• Represent the City in Municipal Court of Record in civil and criminal matters.
• Represent the City in civil service matters.
• Represent City in trials in District or County Courts as first or second chair.
• Advise elected officials, boards, commissions, and City departments.
• Prepare/review ordinances, resolutions, and administrative policies.
• Prepare/review city contracts, including construction and real estate documents.

Connaissances

Litigation

Legal Counsel

Contract Review

Research Westlaw

Written Communication

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Outils

Westlaw/Lexis

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Description du poste

City of Galveston, Texas seeks an attorney to provide a variety of legal services under the direction of the City Attorney, including litigation. Work is performed with general discretion, working from broad goals and policies.

The role involves representing the City in Municipal Court of Record in civil and criminal matters, advising elected officials and departments, drafting ordinances and contracts, and performing legal research using Westlaw or Lexis.