What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney I - Arlington Police Dept. position at cityofarlington?
The City Attorney's Office is searching for an enthusiastic attorney to join its Public Safety Section. The position will focus on open records requests directed to the Arlington Police Department, as well as other public safety-related matters as assigned. The successful candidate will work with a variety of law enforcement employees at every level, along with municipal employees from other City departments.
JOB SUMMARY:
Entry-level attorney
position, working under guidance of supervisory staff to provide legal
assistance to the City on a variety of legal matters. Attorney typically has a limited scope of
responsibility but will work to gain experience and knowledge to potentially
advance within the City Attorney’s Office. Attorney may be assigned to one of
three primary areas of practice: Municipal Law, Litigation and Employment or
Public Safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct legal research to provide legal opinions and advice on various legal and policy matters.
- Prosecute misdemeanor criminal and civil violations in municipal court, including both bench and jury trials, and assist with pre-trial dispositions.
- Represent the City in administrative hearings.
- Review requests under the Texas Public Information Act and responsive records to timely respond or request an Attorney General Opinion.
- Assist with civil litigation defense, primarily in personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and motions.
- Assistance with employee disciplinary investigations (including Internal Affairs reports) and defense of employee disciplinary actions at various hearings including third party arbitration.
- Assist in the drafting of ordinances, resolutions, and policies.
- Assist with reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents.
- Provide training to departments and legal updates on relevant legal issues on behalf of the City Attorney.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Maintain license to practice law in Texas by completing required Continuing Legal Education and staying in good standing with the Texas Bar.
- Meet and maintain qualifications for Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) access.
