Assistant City Attorney I

Salary: $67,916.00 - $93,385.00 Annually

Location : Missouri City, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 09132024

Department: City Attorney Office

Opening Date: 09/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

This is a professional staff, full-time on-site position in the City's Legal Division. An individual in this position will provide legal services to the City of Missouri City as directed by the City Attorney.

Examples of Work

• Support the mission, vision, credo, goals, and code of ideals (service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork) of the City of Missouri City and the Legal Division;
• Prepare briefs and render advice on Texas Public Information Act requests;
• Provide competent legal advice to various departments and personnel;
• Attend various board meetings as assigned;
• Recommend, draft, and implement policy changes as needed;
• Conduct legal research;
• Draft and review contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, policies, procedures, and similar documents;
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of items for consideration by various boards, commissions and the City Council;
• Perform prosecutor's duties, including performing arraignments, bench trials and jury trials; drafting and reviewing complaints and motions, as assigned; review investigatory reports; interview complainants and witnesses; and confer with police, detectives, the District Attorney and others, as necessary;
• Maintain knowledge of new laws and changes in existing laws; analyze legal information to form a basis for opinion; and check the accuracy and authenticity of research;
• Perform legal work in a variety of areas of municipal law, including, budget and fiscal management; constitutional law, economic development, elections and voting rights, ethics and professionalism, labor and employment, land use, and legislative consulting;
• Perform other duties as assigned; and
• Subject to 24-hour recall (i.e. advise City Council and staff during natural disasters

Education, Experience, or Certification

Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree and State Bar of Texas license are required. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and understand and accurately articulate complex issues is required. Experience in municipal government is preferred. Experience with public information requests and contract drafting is highly preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Must submit a resume and cover letter with City application.
Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational

Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

1. UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   • Plan Type

     High Deductible Medical Health Plan

     
     

   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $2,000 annually
     • Family: $4,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Additional Details
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider

     H.S.A. Bank

     
     

   • Features
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       • Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       • Employee only: $1,250
       • Employee & Family: $2,250
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $3,000 annually
     • Family: $6,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. HMO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Deductibles
     • Single: $1,000 annually
     • Family: $2,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums
     • Single: $4,000 annually
     • Family: $8,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Features
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   • Provider

     UnitedHealthcare

     
     

   • Features
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider

  UnitedHealthcare

  
  

• Features
  • No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider

  Ochs Securian Financial

  
  

• Coverage
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider

  Flores

  
  

• Features
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider

  Aflac

  
  

  • Accident
  • Cancer
  • Heart/Stroke
  • Intensive Care
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you have a Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree and State Bar of Texas license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have municipal government experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience with public information requests and contract drafting?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have?

• 0 years
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6 years or more

Required Question