Municipal Law Attorney – Contracts, Codes & Policy

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio in Texas is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to perform complex legal work, including research, drafting, and negotiation of municipal documents, with duties in an office setting.

The role requires advising city staff and officials, attending public meetings, drafting legislation and regulations, and representing the City in negotiations, hearings, and trials as needed. This unclassified, at-will position offers diverse municipal law exposure.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited school of law.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Valid Class C Driver's License (if required by role).

Responsibilities

• Advises City staff and elected and appointed City Officials in municipal law.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts, real estate documents, and agreements.
• Drafts legislation, code provisions, regulations, ordinances, amendments, resolutions, and guidelines.
• Attends public meetings of City Council, boards and commissions, and addresses members.
• Represents City in negotiations, disputes, mediations, trials, and hearings as needed.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and media about regulations and procedures.

Skills

Civil and Criminal Law

Municipal practice knowledge

Legal research and analysis

Clear communication

Client and staff relations

Office software proficiency

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

City of San Antonio in Texas is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to perform complex legal work, including research, drafting, and negotiation of municipal documents, with duties in an office setting.

The role requires advising city staff and officials, attending public meetings, drafting legislation and regulations, and representing the City in negotiations, hearings, and trials as needed. This unclassified, at-will position offers diverse municipal law exposure.