Assistant City Attorney II

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

TMRS Retirement

RSP Enrollment

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Library Card

Recreation Membership

Job summary

The City of Plano is seeking an experienced Assistant City Attorney II - Civil to provide legal counsel and representation on a broad range of municipal matters. This position will advise City departments, boards, and commissions; draft and review contracts and other legal documents; and provide guidance in areas such as employment law, procurement, civil service, municipal liability, and open government.

The role is a Full-Time, regular position in the Legal Counsel and Prosecution area, with a

Qualifications

• Sound legal judgment
• Strong research and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation on a broad range of municipal matters.
• Advise City departments, boards, and commissions.
• Draft and review contracts and other legal documents.
• Provide guidance in employment law, procurement, civil service, municipal liability, and open government.

Skills

Legal judgment

Research

Legal writing

Job description

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Job Description

Assistant City Attorney II - Civil

Location: Legal Counsel and Prosecution

Contract type: Full-Time

Employment: Regular

Hourly Salary Range: 49.918434 - 74.877651

The City of Plano is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant City Attorney II - Civil to provide legal counsel and representation on a broad range of municipal matters. This position will advise City departments, boards, and commissions; draft and review contracts and other legal documents; and provide guidance in areas such as employment law, procurement, civil service, municipal liability, and open government. The ideal candidate will bring sound legal judgment, strong research and writing skills, and a practical approach to identifying and minimizing legal risk while supporting City operations.

For the complete job description for an Assistant City Attorney II, view job description.

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.