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City of College Station · 16 hours ago

Assistant City Attorney I/II

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of College Station is seeking an Assistant City Attorney I/II to provide a wide range of professional legal services related to municipal government operations. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing legal advice to city officials and various boards and commissions.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, and legal memoranda as directed, including for City Council meetings

Draft, review, and edit contracts and other legal instruments

Perform legal research and prepare oral and written opinions and trainings on various legal issues as assigned

Assist in providing legal representation to committees, boards and commissions as directed

Provide legal advice and assistance to City officials in the areas of open government and public information

Work toward heightened knowledge of municipal codes and state laws affecting municipalities

Perform other related duties as assigned, to include assisting the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney and Senior Assistant City Attorney as required

Keep the Senior Assistant City Attorney apprised of all matters

Principal counsel in specialized municipal legal matters pertaining to ordinances, resolutions, claims liability, employment, police civil liability, constitutional law, contracting, planning and zoning laws, real estate, public finance and public utilities

Represent the City Attorney at various City Council, boards and commissions, and committee meetings as assigned

Keep the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney apprised of all matters

Qualification

Law DegreeTexas State Bar membershipLegal researchMunicipal law experienceCivil lawCriminal lawCommunication skills

Required

Law Degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in the State of Texas

Knowledge of civil and criminal law

Excellent understanding of legal research and writing

Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Law Degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in the State of Texas

Three (3) years of recent municipal or other governmental law experience

Excellent understanding of legal research and writing

Knowledge of the principals of municipal law, including ordinances, resolutions, claims liability, employment, police civil liability, contracting, planning and zoning laws, land use, real estate, public finance and/or public utilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar