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Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex professional legal work involving research, consultation, drafting, and negotiation of various legal documents on behalf of the City of San Antonio. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. This advertisement will be used to fill one of the following Assistant City Attorney positions: Assistant City Attorney I: Salary starts at $70,666.96 annually Assistant City Attorney II: Salary starts at $77,910.30 annually Assistant City Attorney III: Salary starts at $104,407.42 annually Work Location Frank D. Wing Municipal Court - 401 S Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207 Working Schedule 7:45 a.m

- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions Advises City staff and elected and appointed City Officials in various areas of municipal law. Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts, real estate documents, and agreements

Drafts legislation, code provisions, regulations, ordinances, amendments, resolutions, and guidelines or policies. Attends public meetings of City Council, boards and commissions and advises and addresses members in executive sessions or makes public presentations. Advocates for the City in a wide variety of settings, including negotiations, dispute resolutions, mediations, trials, hearings, and administrative processes.

May prosecute on behalf of and defend the City in legal proceedings. Timely and appropriately responds to inquiries from the general public and media about public information and municipal regulations and procedures. Compiles data, statistics or other information related to legal work for reports.

Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements Job Requirements for Assistant City Attorney I L.L.B. or J.D

Degree from an accredited school of law. Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas. No substitution for education allowed.

Valid Class "C" Driver's License. Job Requirements for Assistant City Attorney II L.L.B. or J.D

Degree from an accredited school of law. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a practicing Attorney. Years of full-time municipal law experience may be substituted two (2) for one (1), up to a maximum of four years credit.

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas. No substitution for education allowed. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Job Requirements for Assistant City Attorney III L.L.B. or J.D. Degree from an accredited school of law

Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience as a practicing Attorney. Years of full-time municipal law experience may be substituted two (2) for one (1), up to a maximum of four years credit. Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.

No substitution for education allowed. Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License. Additional Requirement 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 & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Texas Public Information Act. Experience with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Knowledge of municipal law and city code. Knowledge of Texas statutes related to Local Government. Applicant Information Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Civil and Criminal Law.

Knowledge of specialized or substantive areas of law relevant to municipal practice. Skill in researching and analyzing facts, legal problems, and strategizing with other attorneys and City staff. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to maintain effective relationships with other attorneys and City staff.