Minimum Qualifications
Assistant City Attorney II Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
- Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
- Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.
Assistant City Attorney III Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law/
- Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
- Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.
Assistant City Attorney IV
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
- Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
- Twelve (12) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.
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.
This position will primarily provide employment law support for City departments and operations.Division Overview.The General Counsel Division provides advice and counsel to all City departments and operations on employment, labor relations, and civil legal issues. This includes risk analysis and risk mitigation advice; compliance with employment and labor relations standards; assistance with drafting and interpreting policies, procedures, and other documents; and representation of City management in civil service appeals and in external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
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external administrative claims involving employment, labor relations, and civil service issues.
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 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with federal and Texas state employment laws is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with public sector employment laws and regulations is also desirable.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Assistant City Attorney II Job Description Assistant City Attorney III Job Description Assistant City Attorney IV Job Description Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:
Assistant City Attorney II Job Description Assistant City Attorney III Job Description Assistant City Attorney IV Job Description Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The 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 (*).
* The minimum requirements for this position are graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law. Three (3) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?
* How many years of experience do you have as a practicing Attorney?
- 0 to 3 years
- 3 to 7 years
- 7 to 12 years
- 12 or more years
* What state and year were you licensed?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipality or other local government agency?
* Please explain the nature of any municipal law experience you have. If you have no experience, please answer none.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience advising clients on employment law issues?
* Do you have experience conducting administrative hearings, such as arbitrations or civil service appeals?
* Please describe your experience advising clients on employment law matters and conducting administrative hearings. If none, please state “none”.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
