Job Posting for Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V (For Department Only Employees) at City of Austin

Position Information

Posting Title

Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V (For Department Only Employees Only)

Job Requisition Number

COA091719

Position Number

100831

Job Type

Full-Time

Division Name

City Attorney

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant City Attorney II:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 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:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required: License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

Assistant City Attorney IV:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required: License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

Assistant City Attorney V:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience: 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

Licenses and Certifications Required: License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas

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. The Law Department has a diverse staff of talented professionals with the expertise to provide comprehensive legal services for the wide variety of legal issues facing our city.

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 successful candidate will be assigned to the Utilities and Regulatory division of the Law Department and would be responsible for researching and providing legal advice to staff in one or more of the following areas – water and electric utilities, general complex transactional matters, technology or information security, compliance, finance. The work is transactional in nature and may include participation in alternative dispute resolution processes or support to the Litigation Division but does not include litigation. The attorney will be responsible for preparing and making presentations at City Council meetings, both in public and in executive sessions. The attorney will also be responsible for negotiating and drafting contracts, conducting research, reviewing and drafting legal memoranda or resolutions, ordinances, City Code amendments, agenda postings, and other legal instruments. The scope of the assigned duties may vary depending on the business needs of the client.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday (hours may vary and teleworking opportunities may be available after an initial training period).

Job Close Date

06/05/2024

Type of Posting

Departmental Only

Department

Law

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position

Not Applicable

Category

Professional

Location

City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701

Preferred Qualifications

Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactions, such as IT projects; power, gas, and hedging transactions and trades; and other large purchase and acquisition transactions.

Experience with utility service offerings and contracts.

Experience advising clients regarding contract disputes; and experience in representing clients using dispute resolution processes.

Experience in public contract law and public finance issues.

Experience in the public or private sector advising clients regarding complex transactions.

Familiarity with the structure and operation of the ERCOT market.

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 Description

Assistant City Attorney III Job Description

Assistant City Attorney IV Job Description

Assistant City Attorney V Job Description

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:

Assistant City Attorney II Job Description

Assistant City Attorney III Job Description

Assistant City Attorney IV Job Description

Assistant City Attorney V Job Description

Criminal Background Investigation

This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/ADA

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.

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