Job Description Job Summary Under general direction of the City Attorney, performs a variety of legal responsibilities for the City of Bryan, including preparing and drafting briefs, pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits, letters, memos and other documents; receives and reviews claims and lawsuits against the City and makes recommendations; provides written and oral legal opinions to departments, employees, and officers of the city; and prepares for and participates in court hearings, arbitrations, and trials on behalf of the city. Essential Job Functions Provides legal support and advice to City staff, elected officials, and various boards and commissions. Recognizes, assesses, and analyzes potential liability and complex legal issues and keeps the City Attorney and City staff informed of the same. Researches legal issues and prepares legal opinions, memoranda, and correspondence. Prepares, drafts, and develops ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, deeds, economic development incentive agreements, and other complex legal documents. Participates in a variety of meetings to provide legal advice, receive and convey information, and ensure Open Meetings Act compliance. Provides representation in general civil litigation and dispute resolution; prepares pleadings, briefs, motions, and other documents as required; assists with outside law firms and attorneys representing the City in litigation and other matters. Analyzes court rulings and legislation with regard to their effect on municipal government operations. Advises and supports City staff in responding to public inquiries, citizen complaints, and requests for information. Provides training to city staff and officials municipal law issues. Performs related duties as assigned. Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school. Must possess five (5) years of practice as an attorney, and at least two (2) years of experience in municipal law or as an attorney in a Texas law firm with a significant public sector client base that includes municipal corporations. Public law experience may be substituted for municipal law experience.

Preferred:

Experience in real estate, contract review, land use, and economic development. Experience in employment law, to include State Civil Service Chapter 143. Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements Must be licensed to practice law in Texas. Must be a member of the Texas State Bar. Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.