Attorney II – Police Legal Advisor

Attorney II – Police Legal Advisor

Requirements

• Valid Texas law license in good standing
• Texas driver’s license in good standing with acceptable driving record
• No disqualifying criminal or law license disciplinary history
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Minimum five years experience as a practicing attorney

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact in the Legal Department for services to assigned departments
• Advise and consult with city officials and employees on legal matters pertinent to their duties, internal investigations, and interpretation of city policies, ordinances, and other laws
• Maintain 24-hour communications availability with the Police Department by phone
• Conduct legal research and, as needed prepare or review legal documents of various kinds
• Plan and conduct training & updates for personnel on pertinent legal matters (civil rights, tort liability, due process, etc.), including new legislation and recent court & A.G. opinions
• Recommend to the city attorney and draft ordinances or amendments
• Review and monitor policies and procedures of each department for legal compliance
• Respond to critical incidents on SWAT call out, police involved shooting and city fleet or industrial accidents involving serious bodily injury, death, or uncommon property damage
• Assist departments with unusual or complicated open records requests, including requesting AG opinions as needed
• Represent the City before all federal, state, municipal courts, regulatory agencies, and in other forums as necessary
• Provide prosecution services in municipal court in absence or unavailability of prosecutors
• Seek positive liaison relationship with Potter and Randall county prosecutors
• Serve as an alternate Legal representative in the city’s emergency operations center, as needed
• Participates in continuing legal education programs and seminars to maintain skills and licensure
• Other duties as assigned by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of state and federal statutes relating to municipal affairs, including but not limited to: Texas Public Information Act; Texas Tort Claims Act; Texas criminal, transportation, and health statutes; Texas Fire and Police Civil Service Act; 42 U.S.C. 1983; F.M.L.A.; and A.D.A.
• Bilingual ability