Assistant City Attorney

SUMMARY

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 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.

• 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.

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  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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

Available immediately:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)
• Heath Reimbursement Account (HRA) city contribution up to $1,000 (pro-rated depending on date of hire with qualifying medical plan enrollment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Sick Leave: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period
• 13 city observed paid holiday leave
• 2 paid personal days per fiscal year (depending on hire date)
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse and children
• Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long Term Care

Available after completing 6 month probation:

• Paid Vacation: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per fiscal year

Available after 1 year anniversary:

• Sick and Vacation Buy Back (eligibility required)
• Longevity pay $15 per month/per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 Weeks (480 hours)