City of Austin, TX
Austin, TX, United States
Mar 13, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Economics, plus five (5) years experience in a managerial support service function, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City. The City Attorneys’ Office is committed to providing excellent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to our clients to support their efforts to serve the citizens of Austin. The Law Department is organized into seven legal practice divisions. Although the department’s attorneys are assigned to practice in a specific division, they are trained to have a general knowledge of municipal law practice because many legal issues cross practice areas. The Law Department has a diverse staff of talented professionals with the expertise to provide comprehensive legal services for the wide variety of legal issues facing our city. Division Overview: The General Litigation group defends the City of Austin and its employees in all civil litigation cases. The types of cases managed by the General Litigation Division include civil rights, contract disputes, personal injury, employment, and land use matters. The General Litigation group has two claims investigators who investigate and process approximately 700 claims against the City per year. This Division focuses on protecting the health and safety of Austin citizens. The Affirmative Litigation Division initiates legal action to recover damages to city property, enforce code requirements, condemn property needed for a public purpose, collect delinquent hotel taxes, and protect the environment. The Division also assists Austin Police Department with nuisance abatement cases and assists the Fair Housing Office with discrimination complaints. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Pay Range Commensurate Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (hours may vary ). Job Close Date 04/12/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 301 W. 2nd Street 4th Floor Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications Paralegal certificate and paralegal experience in civil litigation. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages division activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies and analyzes trends; determines methodologies to implement change. Develops and implements short and long range plans, programs, and personnel that provide clerical and administrative support. Prepares, presents, and monitors the departmental budget, ensures department operates within appropriated budget. Monitors contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors and other organizational entities Performs economic or business needs forecasting. Evaluates and analyzes programs, recommends improvements and/or policy changes.. Monitors external regulatory and legal precedents effecting the operation of the division and department. Acts as a liaison with other city departments and management personnel. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation. Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to conduct research, identifying and analyzing trends, including root cause analysis. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Economics, plus five (5) years experience in a managerial support service function, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the requirements? Yes No * How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have prioritizing and delegating work assignments to employees to meet organizational goals? None Less than 2 years More than 2 years, but less than 5 years More than 5 years * Describe your experience working with supervisors, managers, and executive level staff; and dealing with difficult customer interactions. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and in gaining cooperation through discussion and collaboration. (Open Ended Question) * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook? No experience Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, emails, and simple presentations Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, and filter/sort data fields; create a variety of presentations and reformat individual slides Advanced: create/edit complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations/slides; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents