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Assistant City Attorney III - Open Government / Ethics and Compliance Division
City of Austin
Application
Details
Posted: 01-Apr-26
Location: Austin , Texas
Type: Full Time
Assistant City Attorney III
Purpose:
Under the direction of the City Attorney, this position provides legal services to and on behalf of the City.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Legal Advice: With minimal or no supervision, provides legal advice to senior and executive management, and to elected officials, on primarily complex issues that may have high political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Legal Research: With minimal or no supervision, performs research on complex legal issues with moderate political or financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Legal Writing: With minimal or no supervision, prepares legal documents for senior managers on routine or moderately complex matters. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Legal Advocacy: With minimal or no supervision, acts as a lead or supporting representative of the City in internal and external legal matters that have significant political/ financial impact. May assist other attorneys on more complex assignments.
Leadership: Provides some mentoring and training to lower-level attorneys on legal issues and legal skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of substantive laws applicable to Texas local governments.
Knowledge of the City of Austin Charter, Code, and administrative policies and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to communicate and present analysis and information both orally and in writing in a clear and effective manner.
Ability to conduct thorough and accurate legal and factual research relevant to the job assignment.
Ability to analyze and problem solve in a timely fashion on legal issues relevant to the job assignment.
Proficiency in use of Departmental computer systems and technology.
Effective law office organizational skills.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shifting time deadlines.
Ability to conform to Departmental administrative procedures and requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
License to practice law issued by the State Bar of Texas.
Notes to Candidate:
This position requires a cover letter and résumé. Please upload your documents for consideration.
Work Location:
Austin City Hall
301 W. 2nd Street, Austin 78701
Salary: Commensurate
We are seeking energetic, self-motivated individuals licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the Texas State Bar to fill a full-time transactional position in the City Attorney's Office.
The City Attorney's Office provides a wide range of professional legal services related to municipal government operations. Attorneys directly interface with the client, conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and attend meetings of the governing body.
Come work for a governmental entity that cares about human rights and is at the forefront of current issues. You can help make a difference in the daily lives of people living in the Austin community.
Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. The City Attorney's Office offers opportunities to advance within our Attorney and Paralegal career ladder, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.
In addition to helping the City operate at its highest potential, working with the City of Austin offers numerous benefits, including medical coverage, paid leave time, a comprehensive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.
Open Government / Ethics and Compliance Division Overview:
The Open Government / Ethics and Compliance division provides legal advice and ethics training to City employees, boards and commissions, and elected officials.
Intended to serve educational purposes, the division does not conduct investigations nor give advice to members of the public. Depending on the matter, the Auditor's Office or the Human Resources Department handles investigative and disciplinary action.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Any final offer will be made based on the information provided in the application.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application.
Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank.
Please include contact information from previous employers.
Failure to fill in all portions of the application will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are selected for hire:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.The City Attorneys' Office is committed to providing excellent, timely, and cost effective legal advice to our clients to support their efforts to serve the citizens of Austin. The Law Department is organized into seven legal practice divisions. Although the department's attorneys are assigned to practice in a specific division, they are trained to have a general knowledge of municipal law practice because many legal issues cross practice areas. The Law Department has a diverse staff of talented professionals with the expertise to provide comprehensive legal services for the wide variety of legal issues facing our city.
