What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at City of Shreveport, LA?
Salary : $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location : City of Shreveport, LA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 001
Department : Legal - City Attorney-NW
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 1 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Central
Class Title
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
OPENING DATE : January 6, 2025
CLOSING DATE : June 1, 2025
Duties
Serve as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, department heads and division heads of the City of Shreveport. Also provide legal assistance to various boards, commissions and agencies of the City of Shreveport. Duties will include reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal instruments, preparing resolutions and / or ordinances for the consideration by the City Council. Represents the City in litigation to which the City has an interest, prepares legal pleadings, attend court hearings, depositions, trials. Assisting in the formulation of the City policies and procedures and reviewing stated legislation. Supervise assigned employees. May serve as prosecutor for all traffic, municipal ordinance violations, DWI's and state criminal charges in Shreveport City Court. Should be licensed in Louisiana.
Applicant should send resumes to : City of Shreveport, City Attorney's Office, Attention : Marcus Edwards, P.O. Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130. Or email at or call 318-673-5200.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
