Assistant City Attorney – Utilities & Regulatory (Hybrid)

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an Assistant City Attorney I-II-III to provide legal services to the City under the direction of the City Attorney. Responsibilities include giving legal advice, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and representing the City in internal and external matters.

The role involves leadership on complex assignments with potential political and financial impact. The position offers a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work options in Austin.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substantive laws applicable to Texas local governments.
• Knowledge of the City of Austin Charter, Code, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to present analysis clearly in writing and speech.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual research.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior and executive management, and to elected officials, on complex issues.
• Conduct complex legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Represent the City in internal and external legal matters; assist with complex assignments.

Skills

Legal advice

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Active membership in State Bar of Texas

Job description

City of Austin seeks an Assistant City Attorney I-II-III to provide legal services to the City under the direction of the City Attorney. Responsibilities include giving legal advice, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and representing the City in internal and external matters.

The role involves leadership on complex assignments with potential political and financial impact. The position offers a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work options in Austin.