Assistant City Attorney I or II
City of GeorgetownAbout the role
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Provides legal services to the City as assigned under the direct supervision of the City Attorney or a Senior Assistant City Attorney.Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.
The City’s telework policy allows for this to be a hybrid position, so candidates must be comfortable working effectively in a remote capacity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assistant City Attorney I
Provide legal advice to City departments and other attorneys on routine or non-complex issues. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Draft documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, etc.
Review and revise contracts and other documents prepared by others prior to execution by City Staff or City Council.
Prepare and submit briefs to the attorney general’s office as needed in response to open records.
Research relevant law and issue legal opinions.
Evaluate the impact on city policy and procedures and prepare legal opinions.
If needed, act as city prosecutor on assigned municipal court cases.
Advise departments of new and proposed state and/or federal legislation, legal conditions, and current or future legal trends affecting City operations.
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for City officials and staff.
Make presentations to the City Council, boards, commissions, staff, civic groups, and the general public.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Assistant City Attorney II
Provide legal advice to City departments and other attorneys on routine and some complex issues. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Draft documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, leases, etc.
Review and revise contracts and other documents prepared by others prior to execution by City Staff or City Council.
Prepare and submit briefs to the attorney general’s office as needed in response to open records.
Research relevant laws and issue legal opinions.
Evaluate the impact on City policy and procedures and prepare legal opinions.
If needed, act as City prosecutor on assigned municipal court cases.
Advise departments of new and proposed state and/or federal legislation, legal conditions, and current or future legal trends affecting City operations.
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for City officials and staff.
Make presentations to the City Council, boards, commissions, staff, civic groups, and the general public.
Assist or aid the City Attorney and/or other senior city attorneys in representing officers and employees of the City in litigation for matters arising out of the conduct of their office or duties or in the course of their employment.
Collaborate with outside legal counsel on assigned matters.
Assist the City Attorney in representing the City in litigation, disputes, and controversies, including preparing legal briefs, developing strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for trial and hearings, including administrative hearings.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
Assistant City Attorney I
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school.
Assistant City Attorney II
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school. Three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience; at least two (2) years of which are relevant to municipal law.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH LEVELS:
Knowledge of:
Municipal codes, ordinances, and state/federal laws governing city administration.
Municipal organization and City Manager form of government.
Planning and zoning law, eminent domain, contract law, civil and criminal procedures and all other laws directly or indirectly affecting city government.
Open meetings/open records laws.
Civil law, judicial procedure and rules of evidence, City of Georgetown ordinances, Judicial procedures of processing, recording and preparing legal documents, records, and
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