Attorney

Job Summary

As appointed by the City Council and pursuant to Art. VII of the City Charter, the City Attorney serves as the chief legal officer for the City, providing professional legal counsel and representation to the City Council, City Manager, and all City departments, boards, and commissions. Negotiates, prepares, and approves legal documents including contracts, ordinances, and resolutions. Represents the City in various courts or administrative proceedings and/or coordinates the representation of the City by outside counsel.

The City Attorney’s office receives support from a shared administrative professional.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent:

Duties are generally performed in an office setting. Some light work requiring occasionally lifting up to twenty (20) pounds to move objects. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Work may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.

The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.

• Knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software including specific knowledge in the use of MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with the operations of a full-service city.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills, and high motivational skills.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with City Council, City staff, and citizens of the community.
• Ability to interpret and apply local, State and Federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course and scope of work, including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree in from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Five to seven years of experience in municipal law, as a City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney, preferably within the State of Texas, or legal advisor to a Texas municipality.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.

• Attends meetings before and after hours as may be required.
• Travel may be required.