What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney / Senior Assistant City Attorney position at City of Waco?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Waco, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-01015

Department : LEGAL

Division : LEGAL

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Summary

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

THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS :

An experienced attorney to join our legal team. If you are a detail-oriented, organized individual who enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply now!

Assistant City Attorney Minimum Qualifications

Required :

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.

Preferred :

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

Senior Assistant City Attorney Minimum Qualifications

Required :

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

Preferred :

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

Primary Duties

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.

Senior Assistant City Attorney Position Responsibilities

The duties of an Assistant City Attorney, with the following additional duties

Works with departments with complex legal issues, cases, and / or contracts

Trains other attorneys

Other special assignments, as needed

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page .

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

Mandatory TMRS 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

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Do you remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements?

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Salary : $120,000

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