Sr. Assistant City Attorney

City of Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, US
Base: $58.74 - $69.47ph ($122,187 - $144,500 annua...
On-site
Juris doctorate from accredited law school
Texas supreme court license to practice
Eight years of legal experience
The Sr. Assistant City Attorney will be assigned to the Litigation Division to initiate and defend civil lawsuits on behalf of the City

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Assistant City Attorney will be assigned to the Litigation Division to initiate and defend civil lawsuits on behalf of the City.
  • This role involves providing legal advice on employment matters, disciplinary issues, and labor agreement negotiations under Texas Local Government Code.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $58.74 - $69.47 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including a pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Assistant City Attorney will be assigned to the Litigation Division to initiate and defend civil lawsuits on behalf of the City.

Salary

Base: $58.74 - $69.47/hr ($122,187 - $144,500 annual); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pension Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • Texas Supreme Court license to practice
  • Eight years of legal experience
  • Trial and transactional experience
  • Civil lawsuit initiation and defense

Nice-to-have

  • Municipal law experience preferred
  • First-chair employment law litigation
  • State or federal court representation
  • Labor agreement negotiation expertise
  • Diversity and work-life balance focus

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Texas bar license mandatory
  • Minimum 8 years legal experience
  • CJIS background check clearance required

Work Rights

Must pass CJIS fingerprint-based background check

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