Assistant City Attorney II – Litigation

Pay Range: $111,791 - $115,133 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, March 10, 2025

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office is a collegial team of legal professionals providing excellent legal service to the City of Fort Worth. As an in-house legal department, we practice in a wide range of civil and criminal law on behalf of and for the City, including general counsel, litigation, and prosecutorial areas. Local government is the form of government that is closest to the people, and working for a well-managed city like Fort Worth gives meaning and purpose as you see the direct and positive impact your legal work has on improving the community.

The City Attorney’s Office places strong emphasis on mentorship and career development and the majority of our attorneys receive in-house training for their positions. We highly value diversity and work life balance, and we consistently strive to be a respectful and supportive work place with a great culture.

An Assistant City Attorney II - Litigation position is available with the Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office. This position provides representation and advice to City Departments on employment related matters under the supervision of the Section Chief and Deputy City Attorney.  Serves as a primary resource and authority on preparing, reviewing and interpreting City legal documents and policies, as well as initiating and defending civil lawsuits on behalf of the City.

The Assistant City Attorney II - Litigation job responsibilities include:

• Represents the City in litigation encompassing a wide variety of subject matter; prepares and files pleadings, briefs and motions; prepares and responds to discovery requests; participates in hearings, mediation, settlement negotiations, trials and appeals; and performs legal research, fact investigation, client consultation and witness preparation.
• Provides advice on legal issues related to daily business operations; ensures City is in compliance with applicable laws; addresses citizen complaints; and issues legal opinion.
• Providing advice and guidance regarding employment and disciplinary matters, and the interpretation and application of state civil service statutes, City personnel rules and labor agreements,
• Represents the City in administrative proceedings; participates in Workers’ Compensation hearings, Disciplinary Appeals Board hearings, Civil Service Commission Disciplinary hearings and other administrative proceedings. Provides legal research and drafting, evidence and fact investigation and client and witness interview and consultation.
• Prepares and reviews City policies. Makes recommendations about legally required changes.
• Receives and reviews claims and lawsuits filed against the City; coordinates the investigation, evaluation and settlement of claims; and provides legal advice.
• Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, organizations and counsels; provides staff assistance; and prepares and presents staff reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Pursuant to the City of Fort Worth’s Code of Ordinances and Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees in this position cannot file an appeal of disciplinary actions taken against them.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in city or related government law, including trial experience.
• Possession of a license from the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law.

Working Conditions

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.  Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:  Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Salary : $111,791 - $115,133