Attorney Ii (police Legal Advisor)

Amarillo Police Department

Amarillo, Texas, US
$93,500-$114,688 doq; not specified; not specified...
Provide high level legal services
Advise city officials and employees
Conduct legal research and prepare documents
Self-initiating attorney works with little direct supervision to provide a wide range of high level professional legal services to the city departments of: police, airport police, fire, fire marshal, and animal management and welfare

Job Summary

  • Self-initiating attorney works with little direct supervision to provide a wide range of high level professional legal services to the city departments of: police, airport police, fire, fire marshal, and animal management and welfare.
  • This Attorney-II position offices in the police headquarters and has no formal oversight over any employee, but is expected to mentor inexperienced Attorney-I as the need arises.
  • Employee may occasionally be exposed to hazards associated with law enforcement, violent persons, and inclement weather.

Matching Summary

Self-initiating attorney works with little direct supervision to provide a wide range of high level professional legal services to the city departments of: police, airport police, fire, fire marshal, and animal management and welfare.

Salary

$93,500-$114,688 DOQ; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide high level legal services
  • Advise city officials and employees
  • Conduct legal research and prepare documents
  • Plan and conduct legal training
  • Respond to critical incidents
  • Represent the City in legal forums
  • Maintain 24-hour communication availability

Nice-to-have

  • Mentor inexperienced attorneys
  • Bilingual ability
  • Positive liaison relationship with county prosecutors

Key Requirements

  • Valid Texas law license
  • Texas drivers license
  • Minimum five years experience as a practicing attorney
  • No disqualifying criminal or law license disciplinary history
  • Able to communicate effectively

Work Rights

Not specified

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