SUMMARY: An experienced attorney is sought who, under general direction, will be responsible for performing legal research, advising on Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act matters, negotiating and drafting contracts, complaints and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City, and prosecuting violators of City ordinances. Also responsible for interacting with and advising departments regarding claims, complaints and lawsuits made against and/or on behalf of the City. Responsible for responding to legal inquiries from other City departments and providing formal legal opinions. Responsible for case development and representing the City in administrative and court proceedings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• All behaviors comply with the City of Carrollton Administrative Directives.

• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

• Ability to research and draft legal documents including City ordinances, criminal complaints, resolutions, deeds, contracts, etc., for compliance with all applicable laws.

• Ability to research and prepare legal documents in relation to civil litigation and administrative hearings, including but not limited to discovery, discovery responses, motions, appellate briefs and all pleadings.

• Ability to attend hearings in state and federal district court and administrative tribunals.

• Ability to prepare and submit written reports to the City Attorney on proposed legislation, progress reports, legal opinions, current lawsuits and potential lawsuits.

• Ability to conduct initial interviews with claimants and recommend to the City Attorney actions to be taken.

• Ability to conduct legal research regarding the consequences of various municipal government functions and prepare opinions for review by the City Attorney.

• Ability to specialize in contracts, civil service, code enforcement, criminal law, employment relations, or litigation cases, particularly contracts, health/environmental, workers' compensation, tort/claims, and/or civil rights laws.

• Ability to communicate legal options to management level staff in the City.

• Ability to provide supervision to support staff on projects.

• This role will be required to also assist in other aspects of municipal law; the City's legal department is small, so versatility, flexibility, and adaptability is essential.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate.

• 3+ years City government (political subdivision) experience

• Requires a current License from the Texas State Bar.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience in working with technology and/or purchasing contracts

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, sitting, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds.

• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

• Occasional exposure to criminal suspects and prison inmates.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

• Must pass criminal history check.

• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

PAY: $79,138