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City of Fort Worth · 1 day ago

Assistant City Attorney I - Code Prosecutor

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$44.99/hr - $46.79/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking an Assistant City Attorney - Code Prosecutor to join their legal team. This role involves prosecuting code violations, engaging in litigation, and providing legal counsel to city departments.

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Responsibilities

Prosecuting State and local criminal offenses in the city’s municipal courts, conducting case screening and evaluation, case preparation, pre-trial hearings, case-in-chief presentations, appeals and other post-judgment requirements

Preparing and reviewing City Code ordinances carrying class “C” misdemeanor prosecution consequences, advising City departments

Pursuing civil remedies for enforcement of city ordinances and abatement of public nuisances; preparing case for trial; and conducting bench/jury trials

Appearing in court and administrative hearings to represent the city's interests, as required, and representing City departments in litigation and administrative hearings in courts other than the City’s municipal courts

Preparing a variety of legal documents in support of class “C” prosecution and nuisance abatement litigation

Conducting research, analysis, and writing to draft legal opinions for assigned legal issues or case areas; utilizing a variety of resources for research, including computerized legal data bases and reference materials; and determining whether information is pertinent and relevant to specific issue or case

Engaging in litigation, including court appearances, hearings and trials; handling administrative law hearings or notices; conducting written discovery; attending and taking depositions; presenting oral arguments; negotiating settlements; and monitoring general compliance with local, state and federal law

Qualification

Juris DoctorateTexas Bar LicenseMunicipal Law ExperienceProsecution ExperienceCivil Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingCourt AppearancesNegotiation Skills

Required

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in city or related governmental law, including relevant litigation experience

Possession of a license from the Supreme Court of Texas to practice

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility

Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class