Municipal Counsel & Civil Litigation Attorney

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Galveston seeks a qualified attorney to provide a variety of legal services, including litigation, under the City Attorney. The role involves advising elected officials, boards, and departments and drafting city ordinances and contracts.

The attorney will appear in Municipal Court and trial courts as needed, employing discretion while upholding confidentiality and city policies. Westlaw/Lexis and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas prior to application.
• Two years’ experience with a state or local governmental entity.
• Litigation experience in state or federal court including first chair in civil cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in Municipal Court of Record in civil and criminal matters.
• Represent the City in civil service matters.
• Represent the City in trial before District/County Courts as first or second chair in civil litigation.
• Provide legal counsel to elected officials and City departments based on applicable laws and charters.
• Review ordinances, resolutions, and administrative policies.
• Draft/review city contracts including construction and real estate documents.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Confidentiality

Diplomacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

City of Galveston seeks a qualified attorney to provide a variety of legal services, including litigation, under the City Attorney. The role involves advising elected officials, boards, and departments and drafting city ordinances and contracts.

The attorney will appear in Municipal Court and trial courts as needed, employing discretion while upholding confidentiality and city policies. Westlaw/Lexis and MS Office proficiency are required.