The City of Killeen is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Assistant City Attorney to provide professional legal services to City departments, boards, and commissions. This position performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional legal work — from drafting ordinances and contracts to advising officials and representing the City in civil matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as primary legal counsel to assigned City departments, boards, and commissions.
Provide legal opinions, research, and analysis on municipal, state, and federal laws.
Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, and agreements.
Represent the City in civil lawsuits, hearings, and administrative proceedings.
Advise departments and division heads on legal rights, obligations, and best practices.
Prepare and present reports, studies, and recommendations to City leadership.
Conduct training sessions on liability, risk management, and compliance.
Stay informed on changes to applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for case presentation.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a practicing attorney (municipal law experience preferred).

Special Requirements: Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar; valid Texas Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with occasional travel to court, council meetings, or other City facilities.

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