Attorney II

Summary

Essential Functions

• Advises and assists city council, city boards and commissions, City Manager's Office, and all city departments on various municipal law issues, including environmental law, oil and gas law, civil service law, metropolitan planning, and health care.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, court documents, and court filings for the City of Lubbock.
• Researches, drafts, and reviews potential ordinances, resolutions, and other official documents for the City of Lubbock.
• Researches various city codes to facilitate code enforcement by various city departments.
• Conducts detailed legal research to facilitate trial brief preparation and rendering of legal opinions.
• Communicate with elected officials regarding legal implications of policy formation.
• Researches and evaluates legal issues and questions and interact with elected and appointed official to offer creative and legal solutions to complex problems.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and licensed to practice before all courts of the State of Texas with an additional four years of responsible experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas.

Valid Current Driver's License
Licensed Attorney;

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Legal research methods, legal practices and procedures, with an emphasis on municipal law.

• Engage in detailed legal research and writing, including computer aided electronic research;
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing;
• Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others within the organization

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height.