The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney with at least five years of relevant experience to fill a full-time position in the General Counsel Division. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
The successful candidate will provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments. Additionally, the successful candidate will negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of goods and services, housing and economic development incentives, tax abatements, and grants and loans; write legal opinions; draft resolutions, ordinances, memoranda, and correspondence; and analyze and advise on claims and disputes, open meetings, and other general legal advice. The successful candidate will also work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and commissions, special districts, and local government instrumentalities. The successful candidate must be familiar with various local, state, and federal laws, and program requirements for municipal government.
This position does not involve litigation, although the successful applicant will occasionally work with and advise litigators on matters. Other duties may also be assigned. Experience in municipal law, government contracting, and/or procurement is a plus.
Salary is commensurate with experience. The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney's Office are available at
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than ten pages to:
attresumes@dallas.gov
No phone calls, please.
Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment! The Allocation Analyst is responsible for effectively allocating merchandise...
Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment...
Location: TelecommuteJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $50 - 55 per hourWe are looking for a skilled Content Writer to craft compelling written content that informs, engages, and persuades our target audience. This role involves creating copy for a variety of platforms...
Come join the most talented, knowledgeable team in the hydro-excavation industry! Kinetic is part of the Pro-Vac Family of Companies with locations throughout the United States offering significant growth opportunities, including CDL sponsorship. As a Technician at ...
...Experience working with cGMPs and Industry Standards desirable 4. Experience in reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures desirable 5. Possess good verbal and written communication skills 6. Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction...