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We're hiring an Assistant City Attorney to serve as a legal advisor and municipal prosecutor for the City of Odessa, Texas. The role involves providing legal counsel to city departments, reviewing contracts and ordinances, and protecting the city from legal liability. This position creates significant impact by ensuring legal compliance, representing the city in court, and mitigating risks across municipal operations. The role is based in Odessa, Texas, and follows a full-time onsite work arrangement. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and prosecute municipal court cases within Odessa City Limits by reviewing police reports, complaints, and citations to make charging decisions and draft legal motions. - Provide legal opinions and advisory work by interpreting city ordinances, state laws, and legislation to assess their impact on city operations and draft necessary legal documents. - Conduct legal and factual analysis to determine prosecutorial strategies, ensuring alignment with Texas judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and ethical standards.
- Juris Doctorate Degree or reasonable expectation of obtaining it within an acceptable transition period, with active Texas State Bar Association membership or eligibility. - 0+ years experience in municipal law, criminal/civil litigation, or legal advisory roles, with expertise in Texas statutes, judicial procedures, and municipal government functions. - Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, including the ability to interpret laws, draft legal documents, and present cases effectively in Municipal Court.