Attorney II - Corpus Christi, United States - City of Corpus Christi, TX

City of Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is a salary position grade 218

Attendance Required:
Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

Operating under the City Attorney's guidance, this role offers legal counsel to the City of Corpus Christi. Responsibilities encompass advising various entities, including departments, officers, boards, and committees.

Duties include serving as legal counsel for specified city functions, providing assistance to city attorneys in court proceedings, representing the city's interests before administrative agencies, prosecuting cases in Municipal Court, and overseeing other assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Will consult with and advise professional staff and represent assigned departments
Serve as legal counsel regarding any assigned function, business or activity of the City
Advise and assist others in preparation for litigation in the City, state and federal courts; supervise assigned attorneys
Monitor and provide guidance to outside attorneys as appropriate
Analyze legal issues and determine the law by reviewing statutes, regulations, cases, law reviews, and other legal research using books, publications, internet, electronic legal services and consulting with others.
Prepare, review and edit documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, pleadings, motions and briefs
Represent the City, advise and consult with clients and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters including litigation, arbitration and mediations
Negotiate terms of contracts, agreements, and documents with opposing counsel and third parties
Identify available practical approaches to conflict and problem resolution
Provide legal advice and counsel to departments, City officers, committees and boards on a variety of issues based on the applicable facts, documents, and state and federal law
Develop alternative solutions to problems by evaluating available courses of action, counsel, advise and guide individuals
Investigate events and issues by ascertaining the required information, obtaining relevant documents and physical evidence, identifying and interviewing potential witnesses, and arranging for the appropriate examination or testing of physical evidence.
Participate in all assigned duties, prepare evaluations, attend City functions and keep records; maintain professional knowledge and required skills by self-study, maintain required license and compliance with the Code of Disciplinary Rules and Professional Conduct
May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence
Minimum of two (2) years' experience
Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas at time of application and hire
A valid driver's license is required at time of application and hire. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:
Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation - 88+ hours per year
Personal leave - 40 hours per year
Sick leave - 96 hours per year
Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
Ten (10) Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
Learning & Development Academy
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

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