Welcome to the City of Dallas! The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. What do we offer? A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more. Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career. Job Summary This is the entry level attorney position which uses well established legal procedures and precedents to perform a variety of professional legal functions. This position works under supervision to perform legal work requiring specialization in trial, prosecution, criminal law, or other types of legal work. Work is reviewed by higher level attorneys. Job Description Assistant City Attorney Dallas City Attorneys Office Employment The Dallas City Attorney's Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney to fill a full-time position in the Employment Section of the Litigation Division. Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and should have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience. Litigation experience and/or experience with employment law is preferred. The position primarily involves defending and litigating employment cases based on Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and other civil rights and employment statutes, representing city departments on a range of employment-related legal issues, and representing city departments in administrative hearings. In addition to conducting discovery, appearing in court, and trying and mediating cases, the position involves a heavy motion practice, which requires excellent research and writing skills. The position also involves providing legal advice and training in employment-related matters. This position requires an understanding of employment laws, trial experience, and strong skills in litigation, motion practice, negotiation, writing, and mediation process. The successful candidate will also be responsible for briefing and arguing, if necessary, employment litigation appeals in collaboration with the Appellate Section. The successful candidate will also be assigned to handle responses to discovery requests in civil and criminal cases to which the city is not a party. Other duties may be assigned. Salary is commensurate with experience. The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney's Office are available at www.dallascityattorney.com. If interested in applying, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than ten pages to: attresumes@dallas.gov No phone calls, please. Salary Range $70,080.75 - $87,600.93 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - civilserviceinfo@dallascityhall.com Talent - Acquisition hrtalent@dallas.gov
