City of Austin
Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V
City of Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Minimum QualificationsAssistant City Attorney II:
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Licenses And Certifications Required
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.Assistant City Attorney III
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Assistant City Attorney IV
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Twelve (12) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Assistant City Attorney V
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Eighteen (18) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Notes to Applicants
The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.The City Attorneys' Office is committed to providing excellent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to our clients to support their efforts to serve the citizens of Austin. The Law Department is organized into seven legal practice divisions. Although the department's attorneys are assigned to practice in a specific division, they are trained to have a general knowledge of municipal law practice because many legal issues cross practice areas.Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
HERE
for more information.Division Overview
The General Counsel Division provides advice and counsel to all City departments and operations on employment, labor relations, and civil legal issues. This includes risk analysis and risk mitigation advice; compliance with employment and labor relations standards; assistance with drafting and interpreting policies, procedures, and other documents; and representation of City management in civil service appeals and in external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.Pay Range
CommensurateHours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (hours may vary based on departmental needs and will require time in the office).Job Close Date
10/27/2023Type of Posting
ExternalDepartment
LawRegular/Temporary
RegularGrant Funded or Pooled Position
Not ApplicableCategory
ProfessionalLocation
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:Experience providing legal advice to state or local government public safety departments, including police, fire, or emergency medical services.Experience representing governmental entities in adversarial administrative proceedings before arbitrators, administrative law judges, or appointed commissioners.Experience advising public sector clients on federal, state, and/or local criminal laws and criminal court procedures, open government law, and Constitutional law.Experience providing legal advice on public safety issues to elected officials and/or law enforcement personnel.Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with federal and Texas state employment laws, including public sector employment laws and regulations is highly preferred.Duties, Functions And Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:Assistant City Attorney II Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney III Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney IV Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney V Job DescriptionKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:Assistant City Attorney V Job DescriptionCriminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.Information For City Employees
If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How many years of experience do you have as a practicing Attorney?* Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?* What state and year were you licensed?(Open Ended Question) * Please explain the nature of any municipal law experience you have. If you have no experience, please answer none.Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipality or other local government agency?YesNo(Open Ended Question) * Do you have experience conducting administrative hearings, such as arbitrations or civil service appeals?* Please describe your experience advising clients on employment law matters and conducting administrative hearings. If none, please state "none".Do you have experience advising clients on employment law issues?YesNo(Open Ended Question)Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents: Cover Letter, ResumeOptional Documents: None
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Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Licenses And Certifications Required
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.Assistant City Attorney III
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Assistant City Attorney IV
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Twelve (12) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Assistant City Attorney V
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Eighteen (18) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.Notes to Applicants
The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.The City Attorneys' Office is committed to providing excellent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to our clients to support their efforts to serve the citizens of Austin. The Law Department is organized into seven legal practice divisions. Although the department's attorneys are assigned to practice in a specific division, they are trained to have a general knowledge of municipal law practice because many legal issues cross practice areas.Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
HERE
for more information.Division Overview
The General Counsel Division provides advice and counsel to all City departments and operations on employment, labor relations, and civil legal issues. This includes risk analysis and risk mitigation advice; compliance with employment and labor relations standards; assistance with drafting and interpreting policies, procedures, and other documents; and representation of City management in civil service appeals and in external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.Pay Range
CommensurateHours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (hours may vary based on departmental needs and will require time in the office).Job Close Date
10/27/2023Type of Posting
ExternalDepartment
LawRegular/Temporary
RegularGrant Funded or Pooled Position
Not ApplicableCategory
ProfessionalLocation
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:Experience providing legal advice to state or local government public safety departments, including police, fire, or emergency medical services.Experience representing governmental entities in adversarial administrative proceedings before arbitrators, administrative law judges, or appointed commissioners.Experience advising public sector clients on federal, state, and/or local criminal laws and criminal court procedures, open government law, and Constitutional law.Experience providing legal advice on public safety issues to elected officials and/or law enforcement personnel.Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with federal and Texas state employment laws, including public sector employment laws and regulations is highly preferred.Duties, Functions And Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:Assistant City Attorney II Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney III Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney IV Job DescriptionAssistant City Attorney V Job DescriptionKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:Assistant City Attorney V Job DescriptionCriminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation.EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.Information For City Employees
If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How many years of experience do you have as a practicing Attorney?* Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?* What state and year were you licensed?(Open Ended Question) * Please explain the nature of any municipal law experience you have. If you have no experience, please answer none.Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipality or other local government agency?YesNo(Open Ended Question) * Do you have experience conducting administrative hearings, such as arbitrations or civil service appeals?* Please describe your experience advising clients on employment law matters and conducting administrative hearings. If none, please state "none".Do you have experience advising clients on employment law issues?YesNo(Open Ended Question)Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents: Cover Letter, ResumeOptional Documents: None
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