Assistant City Attorney I (City Attorney's Office - Non Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The Assistant City Attorney I is the entry level attorney position which uses well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legal functions. Performs legal work requiring specialization in trial, prosecution, criminal law, or other types of legal work under supervision.

Essential Functions

1 Prepares and presents cases in municipal court involving violations such as traffic, zoning, and comparable code violations; interviews police officers, inspectors, city employees, or other witnesses in cases involving the City of Dallas; discusses case strategies, progress, issues, and relevant law with superiors.

2 Assists and supports attorneys of higher rank in preparing cases for trial; performs trial work involving civil or criminal cases; searches for, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities on points of law in the preparation of opinions.

3 Negotiates and drafts contracts in order to procure goods and services for the City of Dallas; prepares contracts for construction, engineering, real estate development, ground leases, concessions, franchises, high technology, housing and economic development incentive agreements, and grant agreements.

4 Prepares legal opinions, memoranda and data for the guidance of the departments in the city and represents departments in court proceedings; reviews and responds to open record requests as needed.

5 Attends meetings with departmental officials and employees to advise on legal questions and impact of city decisions, policies, proposed actions, and procedures which should be followed; provides education on codes and related regulations.

6 Studies state, federal and general municipal law for information and precedents bearing on city legal issues and works with superiors to resolve issues involving the City of Dallas; assists in real estate related research and lien processing.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law, city ordinances, state laws, established precedents and sources of legal reference.

2 Knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.

3 Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and reference utilized in legal research.

4 Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence and precedents relevant in assigned cases.

5 Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

6 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

7 Knowledge of customer service and related skills.

8 Ability to use office machines and computer software.

9 Ability to perform under pressure.

10 Ability to prepare routine correspondence and communication.

11 Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.

Experience

No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Texas Bar License

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree "Law Degree"

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.