El Paso Water
Assistant City Attorney I
Salary:
$86,240.00 - $119,560.00 annually.
Location:
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX.
Job Type:
Unclassified.
Job Number:
L1260-1025.
Department:
Attorneys and Paralegals.
Opening Date:
10/09/2025.
Closing Date:
Continuous.
FLSA Status:
Exempt.
MOS Code:
2505 (Navy).
General Purpose Under direction, perform a variety of legal duties supporting the City Attorney's Office (CAO).
Typical Duties
Serve as legal advisor to City officials, management, and staff as assigned by the City Attorney. Prepare and review opinions, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, regulations, leases, licenses, public communications, policies, and procedures.
Conduct legal research on municipal issues and present recommendations and solutions to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations.
Receive and review claims and lawsuits filed against the City; assist and represent the City in its defense.
Prepare and draft correspondence including letters, memos, pleadings, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.
Participate in court proceedings, including hearings, mediation, trials, depositions, and prosecution of municipal court cases.
Attend and provide legal support to City commissions, committees, and boards.
Serve as liaison between outside counsel and the CAO for specialized legal matters.
Read, edit, and research staff reports for City Council.
Monitor changes and trends in legislation covering municipal regulations, real property, risk management, and civil and criminal laws; evaluate legislative impact and recommend operational, procedural, and policy improvements.
Assist City departments in developing and amending policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance.
Represent the City in negotiating legal issues and ensure they are resolved within policy guidelines.
Review and respond to open records requests pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other legal duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Law Degree.
Texas Bar License; licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Experience in municipal law is strongly preferred.
For applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, or degrees, all documents must be translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume with their application. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
This is an unclassified, contract position. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; the position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
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$86,240.00 - $119,560.00 annually.
Location:
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX.
Job Type:
Unclassified.
Job Number:
L1260-1025.
Department:
Attorneys and Paralegals.
Opening Date:
10/09/2025.
Closing Date:
Continuous.
FLSA Status:
Exempt.
MOS Code:
2505 (Navy).
General Purpose Under direction, perform a variety of legal duties supporting the City Attorney's Office (CAO).
Typical Duties
Serve as legal advisor to City officials, management, and staff as assigned by the City Attorney. Prepare and review opinions, contracts, resolutions, ordinances, regulations, leases, licenses, public communications, policies, and procedures.
Conduct legal research on municipal issues and present recommendations and solutions to minimize risk and safeguard the City’s operations.
Receive and review claims and lawsuits filed against the City; assist and represent the City in its defense.
Prepare and draft correspondence including letters, memos, pleadings, settlements, plea bargains, and negotiations.
Participate in court proceedings, including hearings, mediation, trials, depositions, and prosecution of municipal court cases.
Attend and provide legal support to City commissions, committees, and boards.
Serve as liaison between outside counsel and the CAO for specialized legal matters.
Read, edit, and research staff reports for City Council.
Monitor changes and trends in legislation covering municipal regulations, real property, risk management, and civil and criminal laws; evaluate legislative impact and recommend operational, procedural, and policy improvements.
Assist City departments in developing and amending policies and procedures to maintain legal compliance.
Represent the City in negotiating legal issues and ensure they are resolved within policy guidelines.
Review and respond to open records requests pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other legal duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Law Degree.
Texas Bar License; licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Experience in municipal law is strongly preferred.
For applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, or degrees, all documents must be translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume with their application. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
This is an unclassified, contract position. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; the position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
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