JOB
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $105,806 to $133,000 annually, depending on qualifications.
Performs a variety of professional duties involved in providing a full range of legal services related to municipal government operations, including providing legal advice on municipal issues; participating in litigation as needed, including providing representation in any civil enforcement of municipal violations; conducting legal research and preparing legal documents including ordinances, memoranda, administrative rules and regulations, contracts and other legal documents; advising City departments, boards and commissions; and assisting, as needed, in the prosecution of cases in municipal court. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
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Represents the City in all aspects of municipal law, including contracts, eminent domain, legislation, zoning and land use, personnel, purchasing and all other general legal matters involving the City.
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Researches, analyzes and prepares legal opinions and various municipal legal documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and leases.
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Represents the City in general civil litigation matters and dispute resolutions.
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Assists in the prosecution of criminal and civil matters in municipal court.
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Responds to internal inquiries regarding the Texas Public Information Act and drafts, as needed, letters to the Office of the Attorney General regarding the withholding of certain requested information.
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Attends, as legal advisor, various City Council, board and commission, and departmental meetings.
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Performs all other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION City of Lewisville normal office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
