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City of Dallas · 2 days ago

Assistant City Attorney III (City Attorney's Office - Non-Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Dallas is seeking an experienced senior level attorney to engage in legal work involving trials, claims, and taxation. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of tort litigation, draft legal documents, attend depositions, and negotiate settlements.

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Responsibilities

Defending tort claims under the Texas Tort Claims Act

Managing a high volume of tort litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, written discovery, and other case-related documents

Attending depositions

Appearing at hearings

Serving as lead or co-counsel in all phases of case preparation, including trial preparation and trials

Negotiating settlements

Mediating cases

Brie􀏐ing and arguing tort-related appeals, as necessary, in collaboration with the Appellate Section

Managing third-party subpoenas and discovery requests in civil and criminal cases where the city is not a party

Occasionally assisting with federal constitutional tort claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Qualification

Civil litigationTexas Tort Claims ActDefending personal injury lawsuitsLegal researchLegal writingAnalytical skillsTrial preparationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skills