Assistant City Attorney

JOB SUMMARY

Are you an attorney looking to make a meaningful impact in local government? The City of Victoria is seeking a dedicated Assistant City Attorney to serve as a key legal advisor and municipal prosecutor. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with city leadership, shape policy, and contribute to the well-being of our community.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys passionate about public service and municipal law. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic legal environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Challenging & Meaningful Work – Play a vital role in shaping municipal policies, ensuring legal compliance, and prosecuting cases that directly impact our residents.

• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside the City Attorney, city council, city manager, and various departments to provide legal guidance on important city matters.

• Autonomy & Professional Growth – Exercise independent judgment while receiving support and mentorship on complex legal issues.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the City Attorney, serves as primary legal representative for various city departments, boards, and commissions of the city in legal matters as follows:

• Works with City Manager, Council, department representatives, outside attorneys, insurance representatives, and various community groups when obtaining or providing information about city legal matters. Interacts with other departments when coordinating work projects or activities or providing information regarding legal matters and insurance claims.
• Functions as a municipal court prosecutor.
• Prosecutes cases in municipal court as assigned. Answers inquiries and complaints regarding municipal court matters. Performs complaint intake screening for Class C and City Code violations from enforcement personnel.
• Coordinates with outside counsel as necessary. Assists by responding to discovery, reviewing briefs and motions, locating documents, and researching municipal issues.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with city employees, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.
• Continues professional development by attending seminars and reviewing professional literature.
• Substitutes for City Attorney as assigned.
• Makes recommendations for purchases during the annual budget process and monitors expenditures throughou the year.
• Represents the City in state and federal administrative proceedings.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

Juris Doctor degree, three (3) years of experience (preferred but not required) as a licensed attorney for a municipality or in government law; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Administrative and management procedures, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand legal and technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Ability to research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Legal practices and methods.

Skill in:

• Ability to proper communicate and document, both orally and in writing, to represent the city’s position to citizens, the city council, departments, and legal staff.
• Utilizing office equipment and associated software programs, including conducting computerized legal research and use of the Internet.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Presenting information to groups of varying size.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.