What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney III, IV, or V position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications :
Assistant City Attorney III :
Education and / or Equivalent Experience :
- Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
- Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
- Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Licenses and Certifications Required :
Assistant City Attorney IV :
Licenses and Certifications Required :
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
Assistant City Attorney V :
Licenses and Certifications Required :
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas
Notes to Applicants
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Division Overview :
The General Litigation group defends the City of Austin and its employees in all civil litigation cases. The types of cases managed by the General Litigation Division include civil rights, contract disputes, personal injury, employment, and land use matters. The General Litigation group has two claims investigators who investigate and process approximately 700 claims against the City per year.
This Division focuses on protecting the health and safety of Austin citizens. The Affirmative Litigation Division initiates legal action to recover damages to city property, enforce code requirements, condemn property needed for a public purpose, collect delinquent hotel taxes, and protect the environment. The Division also assists Austin Police Department with nuisance abatement cases and assists the Fair Housing Office with discrimination complaints.
When completing the City of Austin employment application :
If you are selected for hire :
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have experience litigating in federal and state court in a variety of types of cases including personal injury and civil rights defense, and employment law. To that end, candidates should emphasize recent first chair experience in conducting depositions, mediations, hearings and trials.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Assistant City Attorney III Assistant City Attorney IV Assistant City Attorney V
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels . Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Assistant City Attorney III Assistant City Attorney IV Assistant City Attorney V
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO / ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
