City of Arlington · 6 hours ago
Senior Attorney/Chief Prosecutor
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCity of Arlington is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Public Safety Section within the Prosecution Division. The role involves providing legal expertise in municipal law, overseeing the Prosecution Division team, and addressing complex legal issues while managing a caseload and making independent decisions.
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Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: economic development, telecommunications/franchising, real estate law (including eminent domain and real estate transactions), land use, contracts, elections, civil litigation defense (including Texas Torts Claims Act and civil rights actions), police legal, employment law, civil service, collections, and municipal court prosecution
Conduct legal research to provide legal opinions, advice, and strategies on various legal and policy matters
Prosecute misdemeanor criminal and civil violations in municipal court, including both bench and jury trials, and assist with pre-trial dispositions
Represent the City in administrative hearings
Provide legal advice on police matters and review warrants
Represent the City in civil litigation defense, primarily in personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and motions
Provide legal guidance and assistance with employee disciplinary investigations (including Internal Affairs reports) and represent the City in defense of employee disciplinary actions at various hearings, including third-party arbitration
Draft ordinances, resolutions, and policies
Review and draft complex contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents
Provide training to departments and legal updates on relevant legal issues on behalf of the City Attorney
Provide training, briefings, and legal representation for various City boards and commissions, as well as City Council
Act as Parliamentarian at City-related open meetings
Interact closely with management of City departments and the City Managers’ Office to advise them of legal risk associated with various activities
May select, train, direct, and evaluate the work of support staff and other attorneys
Manage and assist outside counsel
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing
Five (5) years as a practicing attorney with three (3) years of specialization in one of the areas of law routinely practiced in the City Attorney's Office, including but not limited to: general litigation, police legal, contracts, construction claims, land use, collections, municipal prosecution, telecommunications/franchising, real estate, economic development, labor/employment, or civil service
Maintain license to practice law in Texas by completing required Continuing Legal Education and staying in good standing with the Texas Bar
Meet and maintain qualifications for Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) access
Locate and analyze applicable statutes, policies, and rules
Perform legal research on a variety of platforms
Stay current on laws applicable to their area of practice
Effectively use technology, including but not limited to Microsoft applications
Summarize legal issues orally or in writing in a concise and professional manner
Communicate comfortably with a wide variety of individuals and be proficient at public speaking
Multi-task and meet deadlines
Be comfortable with sensitive or potentially sensitive information and exercise good judgment and discretion when discussing the information
Make in-person court appearances when required
Develop alternate solutions to problems
Cross-train, assist, or assume the duties of the other similarly classed attorney positions as operational needs arise
Work in an office environment with other attorneys and staff or work in a workspace located in another City department
Have a working knowledge of the organizational structure of the City of Arlington and its leadership
Conduct legal research to provide legal opinions, advice, and strategies on various legal and policy matters
Prosecute misdemeanor criminal and civil violations in municipal court, including both bench and jury trials, and assist with pre-trial dispositions
Represent the City in administrative hearings
Provide legal advice on police matters and review warrants
Represent the City in civil litigation defense, primarily in personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and motions
Provide legal guidance and assistance with employee disciplinary investigations (including Internal Affairs reports) and represent the City in defense of employee disciplinary actions at various hearings, including third-party arbitration
Draft ordinances, resolutions, and policies
Review and draft complex contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents
Provide training to departments and legal updates on relevant legal issues on behalf of the City Attorney
Provide training, briefings, and legal representation for various City boards and commissions, as well as City Council
Act as Parliamentarian at City-related open meetings
Interact closely with management of City departments and the City Managers' Office to advise them of legal risk associated with various activities
May select, train, direct, and evaluate the work of support staff and other attorneys
Manage and assist outside counsel
CJIS Fingerprint Background Check
Criminal Background Check
Preferred
Experience in Municipal Court Prosecution
Oversight, training, and supervision of the Prosecution Division team
Company
City of Arlington
City of Arlington administers municipal government, public safety, utilities, transportation, and community services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Enrique Martinez Jr
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Holmes
HR Business Partner
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