Assistant City Attorney

Job Summary

Under general direction, performs complex transactional legal work or litigation. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• Assistant City Attorney III: Salary starts at $104,407.42 annually
• Assistant City Attorney IV: Salary starts at $109,627.70 annually

Essential Job Functions

• Advises City staff and elected and appointed City Officials in all areas of municipal law.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts, real estate documents, and agreements.
• Drafts legislation, code provisions, regulations, ordinances, amendments, resolutions, and guidelines or policies.
• Attends public meetings of City Council, boards and commissions and advises and addresses members in executive sessions or public forums.
• Prosecutes on behalf of and defends the City in legal proceedings and advocates for the City in a wide variety of settings, including negotiations, dispute resolutions, mediations, trials, hearings, and administrative processes.
• Timely and appropriately responds to inquiries from the general public and media about public information and municipal regulations and procedures.
• Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements - Assistant City Attorney III

• L.L.B. or J.D. Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience as a practicing Attorney.
• Years of full time municipal law experience may be substituted two (2) for one (1), up to a maximum of four years credit.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

• L.L.B. or J.D. Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Fifteen (15) years of increasingly responsible experience as a practicing Attorney.
• Years of full time municipal law experience may be substituted two (2) for one (1), up to a maximum of four years credit.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• No substitution for education allowed.

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

• Knowledge of and experience in general municipal and government law such as the Texas Government Code, Texas Local Government Code, Texas Tax Code, Texas Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act, Contracting and Procurement laws.
• Knowledge of and experience with Hotel Occupancy Tax and Public Improvement Districts.
• Ability to interpret and draft transactional documents such as contracts, agreements, and leases.
• Knowledge of and ability to research and interpret municipal, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Civil and Criminal Law.
• Skill in researching and analyzing legal problems.
• Ability to strategize and maintain effective relationships with other attorneys and City staff.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.