Closes On: January 21, 2024 at 11:50 PM CST
Location: City Hall, McAllen, TX 78501
Department: Legal
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days: Mon.
, Tue.
, Wed.
, Thu.
, Fri.
Hours Per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: D.
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Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Position Reposted
Job Description
Under supervision of the City Attorney, an Assistant City Attorney II assists in performing the duties of the City Attorney’s Office with an emphasis on providing technical and professional support as legal advisor to the City Commission, City Manager, and department directors on assigned issues of applicable local, State, Federal laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting the City.
Job Responsibilities
1.
Assist in performing the duties of the City Attorney’s Office.
2.
Maintain knowledge of and provide legal guidance and counsel regarding application of Federal and State laws, rules,
policies, and court decisions affecting municipalities as well as the City Charter and City Code provisions.
3.
Prepare and issue oral and written legal opinions or legal memoranda upon request.
4.
Assist with litigation matters, including but not limited to drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and performing
pre-trial and trial tasks.
5.
Analyze, review, and draft a broad range of transactional instruments, including inter-local agreements,
memorandum of understanding, budget amendments, agreements to promote economic development, third-
party contracts, ordinances, and resolutions.
6.
Have knowledge of and assist with real estate matters.
7.
Represent the State as Prosecuting attorney in Municipal Court as the need arises.
8.
Provide legal advice and make presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public and
attend meetings such as City Commission meetings and City Advisory Board meetings.
9.
Perform other related duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of job duties of the position.
10.
Attendance at work is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Requirements - 1.
Job requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school with a valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
2.
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.
3.
Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license.
4.
Must have general knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to municipalities.
5.
Position requires superb organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
6.
Position requires outstanding ability to conduct research, collaborate, and excellent communication skills.
7.
Employee must be proficient in using Microsoft suite applications.
Physical Requirements
Job involves sitting, standing and walking from place to place in an office setting.
Additional Information
1.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
2.
Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
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