Attorney Ii (police Legal Advisor)

Amarillo Police Department

Amarillo, Texas, US
$93,500-$114,688 doq py
On-site
Provide high-level legal services
24-hour communication availability
Respond to critical incidents
The Amarillo Police Department is seeking an experienced Attorney II to provide legal services to various city departments, including police, fire, and animal management. The role involves advising city officials, conducting legal research, and representing the city in legal matters, with a focus on mentorship and training

Job Summary

  • Self-initiating attorney works with little direct supervision to provide a wide range of high level professional legal services to city departments.
  • Maintain 24-hour communications availability with the Police Department by phone and respond to critical incidents on SWAT call out, police involved shooting and city fleet or industrial accidents.
  • Represent the City before all federal, state, municipal courts, regulatory agencies, and in other forums as necessary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Amarillo Police Department is seeking an experienced Attorney II to provide legal services to various city departments, including police, fire, and animal management. The role involves advising city officials, conducting legal research, and representing the city in legal matters, with a focus on mentorship and training.

Salary

$93,500-$114,688 DOQ

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide high-level legal services
  • 24-hour communication availability
  • Respond to critical incidents
  • Represent the City in legal forums
  • Conduct legal research and prepare documents

Nice-to-have

  • Mentor inexperienced attorneys
  • Seek positive liaison relationships
  • Serve as alternate Legal representative

Key Requirements

  • Valid Texas law license
  • Texas drivers license
  • Minimum five years experience
  • No disqualifying criminal history

Work Rights

Not specified

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