Legal Program Manager

City of Goldsboro; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro in Texas seeks a Legal Program Manager to support the City Attorney in the Legal and Real Estate Department. This role requires independent judgment, project management, and high-level administrative expertise in a rapidly changing environment.

You will coordinate four key programs, oversee policy development, budget management, and information governance, and act as a backup to other staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of administrative, executive support, or project management experience.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations and public administration concepts.
• Experience with office practices, records management, and customer service principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Attorney with Legal and Real Estate Department processes and quality control.
• Manage four key department programs and annual work plan.
• Coordinate workload distribution and act as backup to other administrative staff.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years administrative/project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Under general supervision of the City Attorney, performs a variety of complex, sensitive, and confidential functions within the Legal Department, including project management and administrative support tasks in rapidly changing environment. Requires a high degree of independent judgment and a thorough knowledge of City functions, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• This position assists the City Attorney with the Legal and Real Estate Department’s process development and implementation, workload distribution, and quality control. The position executes the annual work plan for the Legal Department. As the Legal Program Manager, this position is responsible for Legal Program coordination as described below and is responsible for managing four (4) key department programs:

• Legal Program Coordination :

• Procurement Policy & Contract Review :

• Public Information Program Overview:

• Information Knowledge Management:

• Legal and Real Estate Department Budget:

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

• Coordinates City activities with Division staff, and acts as backup to other administrative staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of full-time work experience in an administrative, executive support, or project management position. OR Any combination of experience, education and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• City and departmental policies and procedures.

• Experience with good customer service practices and principles.

• Municipal government operations.

• The principles and practices of modern public administration.

• Council/Manager form of government.

• Supervisory and office practices and procedures.

• Modern records management techniques, including legal requirements for recording, retention and disclosure.

Skill in:

• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Managing projects; meeting deadlines.

• Ensuring a high standard of professionalism and outstanding customer service.

• Communicating effectively, including orally, in writing, and by listening.

• Using a computer and utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including advance word processing/desktop publishing skills.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and utilizing effective teamwork.

• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedure manuals, reports, memos, correspondence and other documents.

• Writing accurate and coherent minutes, letters, and memos.

• Performing basic mathematical calculations.

• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

• Responding effectively both orally and in writing to inquiries or complaints.

• Effectively articulating information to management.

• Using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.

• Accurately recording and maintaining records.

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately pay attention to detail; adaptability; ability to assess and solve problems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

• Notary Public Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking.

Hiring Range: $72,040.28 - $90,251.20, annually.

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