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El Paso Water · 2 months ago

Assistant City Attorney I

El Paso, TX

Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$86K/yr - $120K/yr

El Paso Water is seeking an Assistant City Attorney I to support the City Attorney's Office. The role involves providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and representing the City in court proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Serve as legal advisor to City officials, management and staff as assigned by the City Attorney

Prepare and review opinions, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, regulations, leases, licenses, public communications, policies and procedures, and a wide variety of other legal documents

Conduct legal research on municipal issues and present recommendations and solutions to minimize risk and safeguard the City's operations to City management, staff and City Council

Receive and review claims and lawsuits filed against the City; assist and represent the City in its defense

Prepare and draft a variety of correspondence including letters, memos and pleadings regarding litigation, settlements, plea bargains and negotiations

Prepare for and participate in court proceedings, including hearings, mediation and trials; arrange for and attend depositions; prosecute municipal court cases

Attend and participate in meetings for, and provide legal support and advice to, City commissions, committees and boards

Serve as liaison between outside counsel and the CAO for specialized legal matters

Read, edit and research staff reports for City Council

Monitor changes and trends in legislation covering municipal regulations, real property and risk management issues, and civil and criminal laws; evaluate legislative impact on City and CAO operations, and recommend operational, procedural and policy improvements

Assist City departments to develop and/or amend policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance

Represent the City in negotiating legal issues; assure that legal issues are resolved within City policy guidelines; assure effective communication of legal issues with the City Attorney and City principals

Review and respond to open records requests pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act

Support the relationship between the City of El Paso and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; promote the City goals and priorities

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information

Perform other legal duties as required or assigned

Prosecute actions in Municipal Court

Supervise assigned staff