Assistant City Attorney

JOB
Working for the City of KyleBuilding a career with the City of Kyle is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of one of Texas’ fastest-growing communities. Guided by our core values of Visionary Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, and Teamwork, we strive to create a workplace where innovation and service thrive. Kyle is recognized as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family—and we’re committed to being the top employer in our region.Summary of PositionUnder the direction of the City Attorney and supervisors, provides legal counsel to the City of Kyle, consults with and advises departments, officers, boards and committees. Also, as assigned: (a) serves as the primary prosecutor for Class C Misdemeanors in Kyle Municipal Court; (b) assists and advises outside attorneys representing the City; (c) processes and drafts documents related to requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment on matters of significance involving the City’s general operations. The minimum starting base pay is $74,435.00 - $91,927.23/Annually* + Competitive Benefits(Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay grade)Benefits OverviewLive well and thrive with benefits that support your health, future, and work-life balance. Our package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.100% Employer-Paid Premiums for employee-only coverage, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD)Long-Term Disability (LTD)Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)Plus, we cover a substantial portion of premiums for dependents, making family coverage affordable and accessible

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential FunctionsAnalyze legal issues and determine the law by reviewing statutes, regulations, cases, law reviews, and other legal research using books, publications, the internet, electronic legal services and consulting with supervisors and others.Serves as the primary prosecutor for the Kyle Municipal Court handling all aspects of the prosecution including bench and jury trials on Class C Misdemeanors.Prepare, review and edit documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, pleadings, motions and briefs.Represent the City and advise and consult with clients and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters including contracts, legislation, employment issues; and negotiate the terms of contracts, agreements and documents with opposing counsel and third parties.Provide legal advice and counsel to departments, City officers, committees and boards on a variety of issues based on the applicable facts, documents and state and federal law.Develop solutions to problems by evaluating available courses of action and consulting with supervisors; counsel, advise and guide individuals, and work on issues with limited supervision.Utilize on-line research services and other computer-based and written resources, including LexisNexis.Review Public Information Act requests and draft initial and final letters to the Attorney General when required.Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust 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: Knowledge with misdemeanor prosecution and/or the Texas Public Information Act.Knowledge of ethical rules governing the practice of law in Texas.Knowledge of legal research methods and legal writing standards.Skills: Communicate effectively with City Attorney, co-workers, and public; must work well with other employees in order to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to compose and prepare reports, records, and correspondence.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office365, Adobe Acrobat, etc.Abilities: Must be able to relate to and work productively with co-workers, clients and the public in a professional manner, and with appropriate behavior, by: (a) giving and receiving opinions and instructions; (b) performing and providing legal services requiring negotiating, instructing, persuading and communicating; and (c) responding appropriately to directions, questions and criticism from supervisors, client departments and citizens. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public and in interpreting and applying departmental policies and procedures.Ability to multitask; remain calm and act resourcefully in the performance of duties.Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, copiers, and motor vehicles, as required for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Some outdoor work may occasionally be required.Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete, from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.