Assistant City Attorney or Senior Assistant City Attorney

Salary range for Assistant City Attorney starting at $98,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience

Salary range for  Senior Assistant City Attorney starting at  $120,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience 

WHY WORK FOR WACO:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Job Security
• Desire to give back

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Texas Driver's License
• Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on the first day of employment OR be licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas and remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements.
• Must be able to become licensed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Upon Hire
• If selected for this position, official proof of a J.D. degree and membership in the Texas State Bar is required as a condition of employment. 

• Two years of experience in the practice of law and municipal legal practice and courtroom experience
• A student who is in their final semester of obtaining a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-approved law school will be considered

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
• Five years experience in the practice of law
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
• Must be a member of the Texas State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and Federal District Court, and remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements

• 5 years of municipal legal practice and 3 years of courtroom experience

Assistant City Attorney Position Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel to City officials, boards and commissions, and City staff.
• Drafts resolutions, ordinances, and proposed legislation.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts.
• Performs legal research and monitors changes in state and federal regulations, standards and legislation governing municipalities.
• Represents the City in civil and criminal matters before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, state and federal agencies, mediators, and arbitrators, including acting as a prosecutor in municipal court.
• Writes memos, briefs, legal opinions, and bulletins.
• Makes professional presentations before staff, boards and commissions, and the City Council, trains city employees in legal matters.
• Recognizes, assesses, and analyzes potential liability and complex legal issues and keeps the City Attorney, City Management and staff informed of the same.
• Provides training to City Management and City staff as needed.
• Formulates strategy and effective solutions for legal issues and to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines.
• Assists with civil and criminal proceedings and work product from contracted legal professionals.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cross-trains in a wide variety of legal fields.

• Works with departments with complex legal issues, cases, and/or contracts
• Trains other attorneys
• Other special assignments, as needed