Attorney I - Office Practice

To provide effective and independent legal representation as needed for the City of Lubbock, a home-rule municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Texas as may be directed by the City Attorney.  

• Perform legal research and prepare oral and written opinions on various legal problems on an assigned basis;
• Confer with and render assistance to department leaders in establishing departmental policies by applying legal analysis and procedures; and recommend changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements;
• Research the Texas Public Information Act (Open Records), review responsive documents, provide legal analysis and advice and draft correspondence to the Texas Attorney General in response to public information requests;
• Offer opinions as to legal acceptability of contracts and legal documents presented to the City for consideration by third parties;
• Prepare, draft and review a variety of legal documents including contracts, agreements, resolutions, and other agenda items or documents for municipal management;
• Conduct complex legal research and prepare written and oral legal opinions for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions;
• Assist other city attorneys in preparation of trial briefs and pleadings;
• Perform detailed legal research to facilitate trial brief preparation and rendering of legal opinions by higher level attorneys;
• Research various city codes to facilitate code enforcement by various City departments;
• Perform other duties as assigned; and
• Maintain positive working relationship.

Completion of a J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited school of law.  Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
 
Licensed Attorney in the State of Texas
Valid Current Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of federal, state, and local laws relating to local government, along with legal research methods.

• Research legal matters quickly and efficiently, including use of computer-aided research;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others;

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Place arms above, at, and below should height.