Assistant City Attorney

Summary

Responsible for providing prosecutorial or litigation counsel on behalf of the City of Garland in order to uphold City ordinances, criminal misdemeanors, litigation actions and other legal proceedings.

Target Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000/year depending on qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide legal counsel on a variety of issues including criminal prosecution, litigation, employment law, contract law, government action and legislation, etc. 

• Research and draft legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, letters to opposing counsel, memorandums, discovery, briefs and ordinances for City action.

• Represent various City administrative agencies before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

• Provide legal advice to City employees as required or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

• Less than 1 year experience as a practicing attorney

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience in order to perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.), or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

•  1 – 2 years experience as a practicing attorney

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the law and ordinances applicable to the activities, duties and operations of a home rule municipal government

• Basic knowledge of Court Procedures and practices, rules of evidence, legal principles, practices and procedures

• Basic knowledge of Texas Penal Code

• Basic knowledge of municipal government for the State of Texas

• Ability to prepare cases, research data, interview witnesses and try cases in all levels of court

• Ability to address confidential information or subjects with sensitivity

Licenses and Certifications

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers.  We are guided by the City’s Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day. 

Garland’s vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.