City of Arlington · 1 day ago
Attorney I - Prosecution
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$77K/yr - $96K/yrThe City of Arlington is seeking an entry-level Attorney I to provide legal assistance on various matters under general supervision. The role involves conducting legal research, prosecuting violations in municipal court, and assisting with civil litigation, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal research to provide legal opinions and advice 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
Review requests under the Texas Public Information Act and responsive records to timely respond or request an Attorney General Opinion
Assist with civil litigation defense, primarily in personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and motions
Assistance with employee disciplinary investigations (including Internal Affairs reports) and defense of employee disciplinary actions at various hearings, including third-party arbitration
Assist in the drafting of ordinances, resolutions, and policies
Assist with reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents
Provide training to departments and legal updates on relevant legal issues on behalf of the City Attorney
Perform other related duties as required
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
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law in the State of Texas
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
Company
City of Arlington
City of Arlington administers municipal government, public safety, utilities, transportation, and community services.
Founded in 1876
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Enrique Martinez Jr
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Holmes
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-23
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