Salary: $81,023.51 minimum to $101,279.39 mid-point annually (Depending on Qualifications)
GENERAL SUMMARY
The position requires professional legal services primarily concerning municipal procurement, contracts, Public Information Act and Texas Open Meeting Act matters. Preparing, tracking and analyzing contracts, open record requests, ordinances, resolutions and other legal instruments, providing legal advice and opinions to the City Attorney, Staff and Boards and Commissions, and attending evening meetings are required. The successful candidate may also assist with other transactional and litigation matters, and other duties as assigned by the City Attorney.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the City Attorney and may be provided by a Deputy and/or Sr. Assistant City Attorney.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide legal assistance to City departments regarding municipal law with a special emphasis on municipal procurement, contracts, and Public Information Act matters.
- Understand, interpret and apply Texas Local Government Code Chapters 252 and 271 and related authorities regarding the purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities, advise and cooperate with the Purchasing Department, and review and revise City contracts.
- Understand, interpret and apply Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 regarding contracting and delivery procedures for construction projects, advise and cooperate with City Departments on construction contracts, and review and revise City construction contracts.
- Provide assistance with other transactional matters and potentially some litigation matters.
- Provide legal interpretation of Federal and State laws, regulations and case law, and local ordinances, codes, policies and procedures.
- Draft or assist in drafting requests for AG opinions, ordinances, resolutions, policies, contracts, and other legal instruments.
- Attend meetings and public hearings and render legal advice to the City Attorney, Staff, Boards and Commissions.
- Research and writing to analyze and prepare legal opinions.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
EXPERIENCE
One year or more of experience in municipal law representing governmental entities concerning procurement, contracts, and Public Information Act and Open Meeting Act matters is preferred.
Candidates with less than one year of experience may be considered with applications demonstrating familiarity with municipal or transactional law, excellent research, writing and critical thinking skills (writing sample must be available upon request), and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and duties.
Experience as an employee of a local governmental entity or law firm representing municipalities is preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Membership in the State Bar of Texas (pending Bar results may be considered under conditions).
Possession of or ability to obtain license for practice before U.S. District Court.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
WORK SCHEDULE
Normal work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include some evening meetings and working on weekends as necessary.
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.cityofmesquite.com
