City Attorney

City of Maypearl; Conroe, Northern (TX, KY); Ibrido; USD 138.000 - 186.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Free pool/recreation center membership

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The City of Conroe is seeking the City Attorney to serve as the chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Administrator, and department heads. The City Attorney will oversee and coordinate legal services and prosecute misdemeanor offenses in the Municipal Court.

Education required includes a Doctorate of Jurisprudence with seven years of governmental law experience, and a Texas license to practice law. The role emphasizes ethics and legal excellence in municipal affairs.

Competenze

• JD required with 7 years in municipal or governmental law.
• Texas license to practice law required.
• Strong research and analytical abilities in legal issues.

Mansioni

• Provide legal advice to City Council, City Administrator and department heads.
• Oversee outside counsel and coordinate litigation or specialized services.
• Prosecute misdemeanor offenses in the City's Municipal Court.

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JOB SUMMARY

The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Administrator and City department heads. The City Attorney, directly or through subordinates, provides legal advice and support services in a variety of areas including contracts, civil service and employment matters, real estate, economic development and the regulation of land uses and other activities. Oversees and coordinates the activities of the outside counsel when employed for litigation or specialized legal services for the City. The City Attorney is also responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offences in the City's Municipal Court.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Seven (7) years of experience in the practice of municipal or other governmental law.

Special Requirements

Possession of a license to practice law in the State of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of recent developments in municipal and criminal law as they relate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to conduct prosecutions effectively and in conformity with applicable law and prosecutorial ethics.
• Knowledge of recent developments in municipal and criminal law as they relate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to carefully research all legal issues as necessary.
• Ability to gather facts and consult with others as necessary to resolve legal issues. Prepares documents in an organized concise manner.
• Ability to advocate positions in a responsible and effective manner.
• Ability to carefully reviews all documents and pleadings for accuracy and legality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, speaking, visual acuity, and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $161,934 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer