The City of Odessa is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to serve as one of the City's legal advisors and a municipal prosecutor. The position will provide legal counsel to departments, review contracts and ordinances and help protect the City from liability.Core ResponsibilitiesPreparation & Prosecution of Municipal Court Cases occurring within the Odessa City LimitsReview police reports, complaints & citations for case review & charging decisionsDraft pleadings, plea offer and legal motionsPresent cases using facts, case law and legal precedenceRepresent the City in Municipal Court for all docketsConduct factual & legal analysis to determine prosecutorial strategyLegal Opinions & Advisory WorkInterpret city ordinances & state law and analyze legislation and its potential impact on the CityProvide legal opinions to city departments and leadershipReview documents, policy & operational issues for legal sufficiencyDraft motions, memoranda, correspondence & appellate documentsReview & approve contracts, resolutions, ordinances and public communicationsEnsure city's compliance with local, state and federal lawCode Enforcement and Administrative ProceedingsPrepare and prosecute city code violationsRepresent the City in administrative hearings and other legal proceedingsManage case preparation for code related enforcement actionsRisk Management & Liability ReductionIdentify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategiesEnsure city operations comply with legal standardsProtect the city's interests in all assigned mattersThe Assistant City Attorney will be a collaborative and ethical team player. They must possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to public service. Presentation of the right candidate will combine legal expertise with strategic vision to support Odessa's long term success.Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctorate Degree is required or a reasonable expectation of obtaining in an acceptable transition period.Knowledge ofState of Texas criminal and civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies & procedures, and applicable Federal rules & regulationsTexas judicial procedures and rules of evidenceLegal precedents and court decisions impacting municipal governmentMunicipal government functions, political environments, and confidentiality standardsPrinciples & protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court and legal proceedingsTexas court protocols and practices and law enforcement agency proceduresPrinciples & practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conductLegal case management procedures, ethics and techniquesMust have or acquire knowledge ofLegal precedents and court decisions impacting municipal governmentCurrent political & economic trends in municipal, state and federal governmentLocal community issues & regional community resources available to citizensSkillsAbility to provide legal advice and counsel to all city departments, including economic development matters and land use mattersAbility to attend and provide legal counsel for City Council Meetings as well as City Boards and CommissionsAdvising City staff and departments in the review and preparation of contractsDirect City staff in the administration of construction projectsAnalyzing complex legal administrative issues, interpreting laws & regulations, evaluating alternatives and developing recommendations, strategies and operational improvementsInterpreting and applying criminal & civil laws to information, evidence and other data compiledProsecuting cases in a courtroom, presenting legal arguments and mediating legal issuesUsing effective interrogative procedures and recognizing suspicious & deceitful behavior patternsReviewing & assessing legal issues & documentsWorking independently, maintaining composure & discretion and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing prioritiesPrioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervisionExplaining federal & state rules and regulations and City policies & procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentialityReviewing & maintaining records, compiling technical information and managing official recordsAssessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects & demandsEstablishing & maintaining cooperative working relationships and open communication with City employees, law enforcement agencies, court and justice system representatives and advocate groupsCommunicating effectively verbally, and in writing.License and Certification RequirementsMust be a member of the Texas State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements, or have a reasonable expectation of obtaining in an acceptable transition period.#J-18808-Ljbffr
| Location | Odessa, TX |