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City of Baytown Assistant City Attorney I/II - Municipal Court in Baytown, Texas
Assistant City Attorney I/II - Municipal Court
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Assistant City Attorney I/II - Municipal Court
Salary
$74,742.00 - $105,481.00 Annually
Location
3120 N Main St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00156
Department
Legal
Opening Date
07/25/2024
Description
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Job Summary
The City of Baytown is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant City Attorney I/II specializing in Municipal Court matters. This position plays a key role in ensuring the fair and effective administration of justice within the municipal court system. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the City Attorney and will be responsible for providing legal counsel, representation, and support in matters related to municipal court proceedings.
The Assistant City Attorney I/II prosecutes criminal cases in Municipal Court, represents the City in civil litigation in Municipal Court and other courts as necessary, including, but not limited to, misdemeanor offenses, code enforcement, and substandard structure matters. Provides counsel to employees, officers, and various boards and commissions. Conducts training for various departments. Interfaces with the District Attorney's Office and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Prepares and/or reviews interlocal agreements, contracts, ordinances, etc. Drafts subpoenas, legal motions and briefs, and conducts legal research as necessary.
Qualification for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification, including successfully passing a background and fingerprint check is an essential function of this position.
Duties
Prosecutes cases in Municipal Court, including attending, litigating and preparing for various dockets, trials, and hearings. Drafts and litigates various motions, both criminal and civil.
Makes suggestions for changes in City ordinances and works with City committees.
Interfaces with Police Officers and Code Enforcement Officers on enforcement activities arising under the law.
Reviews laws/legal decisions, statutory and judicial, and informs appropriate personnel of any changes. Coordinates court cases and all related information with the City Attorney and Legal Department Staff.
Reviews and responds to public information/subpoena requests.
Prepares and/or reviews interlocal agreements, contracts, ordinances, etc.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant City Attorney I
Required:
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Preferred:
Municipal law experience.
Prosecutorial experience at county or district court level.
License to practice law in U.S. Court of Appeals-5th Circuit.
Experience as a prosecuting attorney in municipal court.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Assistant City Attorney II
Required:
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Three years of experience in a Municipal law role or three years of experience in practicing law.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Preferred:
Prosecutorial experience at county or district court level.
License to practice law in U.S. Court of Appeals-5th Circuit.
Experience as a prosecuting attorney in municipal court.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Texas criminal, traffic, rules of evidence, and theories of civil liability and the defenses associated therewith. Knowledge of municipal law, including authority of home rule cities, criminal litigation, civil litigation, jurisdiction and appellate procedure. Knowledge of Open Records Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, court procedures, the Code of Civil Procedure, and federal criminal law. Skilled in oral and written communication, telephone, computer and calculator. Ability to convey and counsel in a manner understandable to non-lawyers, teach in classroom and in the field, and develop a working relationship with staff from various departments. Ability to prepare accurate and precise legal documents. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredit Law School?
Yes
No
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Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Texas?
Yes
No
03
How many years of municipal law experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 - 6 years
7+ years
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Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
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How many years of prosecutorial experience at a county or district court level do you possess?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 - 6 years
7+ years
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Are you licensed to practice law in the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit?
Yes
No
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If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?
I am not bilingual
Spanish
Vietnamese
Chinese
French
Urdu
Other
American Sign Language
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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