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City Attorney - City of Odessa, TX (ID: 327058) |
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Title | City Attorney |
Type | Legal |
Date Posted | 2019-04-05 |
City / Organization | City of Odessa, TX |
Description | City Attorney Summary: Under administrative direction, acts as chief legal advisor to the Mayor and Council, City Manager and department directors; provides legal opinions and strategy, minimizes risk and liability, manages legal issues and represents the City in administrative proceedings and legal actions. Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Juris Doctorate Degree is required AND seven years' experience in a public sector legal practice, including experience with criminal and civil law, preferably in the state of Texas. Knowledge of:
Skill in:
License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required. Must be a member of the Texas State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and eligible to be licensed in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Texas and Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements. Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
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