What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney (City) position at Messer Fort - The Municipal Law Firm?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Messer Fort PLLC is seeking an experienced associate (1-3 years experience) to join our team in our Frisco office. This position provides legal services encompassing a wide range of municipal laws with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include, among other things, attending planning & zoning meetings, city council meetings and transactional work involving land use and developmental regulations, municipal ordinances and resolutions, economic development, contracts, open records requests and real estate transactions. The position requires sound judgment and good technical skills. The successful candidate will be analytical, thorough and detail-oriented. Prior employment in a law firm representing local governmental entities or in a municipality and familiarity with local government processes is a plus. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills and be proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Software, document management, and file and calendar management.
Responsibilities
- Advise assigned cities on all aspects of municipal law, including land use and development matters, subdivision regulations, public improvement districts and other special districts, elections, procurement, open meetings, open records, contracts, franchises, ordinances, legal opinions, and utility matters.
- Assist clients with negotiating, drafting and editing agreements, real estate transactions, development and reimbursement agreements, impact fee and tax abatement agreements, easements and utility agreements, and Chapter 380 economic development incentive agreements.
- Draft and amend documents and city codes, including ordinances and resolutions.
- Work with developers, engineers, and the municipality to provide guidance and direction on new developments, ETJ matters, and annexations.
- Conduct research on city ordinances and state regulations.
- Agenda review / approval in accordance with state and local government code.
Requirements :
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and skilled attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.
