Assistant City Attorney - Employment

Assistant City Attorney

Dallas City Attorney’s Office – Employment

The Dallas City Attorney's Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney to 
fill a full-time position in the Employment Section of the Litigation Division. 
Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and 
should have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience. Litigation experience 
and/or experience with employment law is preferred. 

The position primarily involves defending and litigating employment cases based 
on Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and other civil rights and employment statutes, 
representing city departments on a range of employment-related legal issues, and 
representing city departments in administrative hearings. In addition to 
conducting discovery, appearing in court, and trying and mediating cases, the 
position involves a heavy motion practice, which requires excellent research and 
writing skills. The position also involves providing legal advice and training in 
employment-related matters. This position requires an understanding of 
employment laws, trial experience, and strong skills in litigation, motion practice, 
negotiation, writing, and mediation process. The successful candidate will also be 
responsible for briefing and arguing, if necessary, employment litigation appeals 
in collaboration with the Appellate Section. The successful candidate will also be 
assigned to handle responses to discovery requests in civil and criminal cases to 
which the city is not a party. Other duties may be assigned.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The city's comprehensive benefits 
package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions 
applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City 
Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney's Office are available at 
www.dallascityattorney.com.

If interested in applying, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of 
no more than ten pages to the contact information provided.

No phone calls, please.