Municipal Attorney - City Counsel & Litigation Expert

The City of San Angelo; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Angelo seeks an Assistant City Attorney to plan, coordinate, and perform professional legal functions for the City. You will provide legal advice to City departments and officials, conduct research, prepare a variety of documents, and represent the City in litigation and other matters.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and a commitment to public service. Responsibilities include advising officials, drafting ordinances and contracts, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited school; 2+ years in municipal law or litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice to City officials, departments, boards, and management personnel.
• Represents the City in litigation, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Performs legal research and drafts resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and real estate documents.
• Drafts and negotiates municipal contracts and leases; liaises with outside counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The City of San Angelo seeks an Assistant City Attorney to plan, coordinate, and perform professional legal functions for the City. You will provide legal advice to City departments and officials, conduct research, prepare a variety of documents, and represent the City in litigation and other matters.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills and a commitment to public service. Responsibilities include advising officials, drafting ordinances and contracts, and coordinating with