Assistant City Attorney I or II

Minimum Qualifications
See Appropriate title below for Minimum Qualifications-

Assistant City Attorney I:
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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.

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.

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.

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 HERE for more information.

Division Overview.
The Criminal Prosecution Division prosecutes Class C misdemeanors pursuant to state laws and city ordinances. The attorneys in this division practice before the City of Austin Municipal Court and cover an average of 60 dockets per week including jury trials, bench trials, and pre-trial motion hearings. Prosecutors pursue approximately 430,000 cases a year submitted by City of Austin departments including Police, Code Compliance, Development Services, Water, Animal Services, Fire, and Health.

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 job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
• Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application.
• Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank.
• These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please include contact information from previous employers.

If you are selected for hire:

• 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 based on departmental needs and may require time in the office).
Job Close Date 08/15/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For the duties, functions and responsibilities of each position, click on the appropriate job title.

Assistant City Attorney I

Assistant City Attorney II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
For the knowledge, skills and abilities of each position, click on the appropriate job title.

Assistant City Attorney I

Assistant City Attorney II
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 (*).
* Please indicate which position you meet the minimum qualifications for:

• Assistant City Attorney I
• Assistant City Attorney II
• Assistant City Attorney III
• None of the above

* Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?

• Yes
• No

* 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)
* Briefly describe any experience you have with working in criminal law. If you do not have this experience, please write N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working for a government or municipality? If so, please list your number of years and describe your experience. If you do not have this experience, please write N/A.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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