Job Description

Definition

This is a professional, part-time position in the City\'s Legal Division (the City Attorney\'s Office). An individual in this position will provide legal services to the City of Missouri City as directed by the City Attorney or the City Attorney\'s designee.

Examples of Work

• Support and uphold the mission, vision, credo, goals, and code of ideals (service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork) of the City of Missouri City.
• Draft and review contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, easements, policies, procedures, and similar documents.
• Provide competent representation of the City of Missouri City and the State of Texas in the Missouri City Municipal Court to try Class C misdemeanor cases, draft and review complaints and motions, and review investigatory reports, when necessary.
• Prepare briefs and render advice on Texas Public Information Act requests.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of items for consideration by various boards, commissions and the City Council.
• Conduct legal research; maintain knowledge of new laws and changes in existing laws; analyze legal information to form a basis for opinion; and check the accuracy and authenticity of research.
• The attorney will practice in the field of municipal law, which includes the following areas of law: budget and fiscal management; constitutional law; economic development; elections and voting rights; ethics and professionalism; labor and employment; land use and development; law enforcement and municipal court; legislative consulting; open meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Requires graduation from an accredited school of law. Requires license to practice law in the State of Texas (in good standing). Municipal experience for a city of not more than 150,000 in population is preferred, but not required. Must have a valid Texas driver\'s license. Must submit resume, cover letter, and references with completed City application, and open records; procurement; real estate transactions; utilities; and special districts.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

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