Assistant City Attorney II - Litigation

About the Role

An Assistant City Attorney II - Litigation position is available with the Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office. This position provides representation and advice to clients in legal matters under the supervision of the Section Chief and Deputy City Attorney and serves as a primary resource and authority on preparing, reviewing and interpreting City legal documents and policies, as well as initiating and defending civil lawsuits on behalf of the City.

The Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office is a collegial team of legal professionals providing excellent legal service to the City of Fort Worth. As an in-house legal department, we practice in a wide range of civil and criminal law on behalf of and for the City, including general counsel, litigation, and prosecutorial areas. The City Attorney’s Office places strong emphasis on mentorship and career development, and the majority of our attorneys receive in-house training for their positions. We highly value diversity and work-life balance, and we consistently strive to be a respectful and supportive workplace with a great culture.

Responsibilities

• Represents the City in litigation encompassing a wide variety of subject matter; prepares and files pleadings, briefs, and motions; prepares and responds to discovery requests; participates in hearings, mediation, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals; and performs legal research, fact investigation, client consultation and witness preparation
• Provides advice on legal issues related to daily business operations; ensures City is in compliance with applicable laws; addresses citizen complaints; and issues legal opinions
• Represents the City in administrative proceedings; participates in Workers’ Compensation hearings, Disciplinary Appeals Board hearings, Civil Service Commission Disciplinary hearings and other administrative proceedings. Provides legal research and drafting, evidence and fact investigation and client and witness interview and consultation
• Prepares and reviews City policies and makes recommendations about legally required changes
• Receives and reviews claims and lawsuits filed against the City; coordinates the investigation, evaluation and settlement of claims; and provides legal advice
• Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, organizations, and counsels; provides staff assistance; and prepares and presents staff reports
• Performs other related duties as required
• Adheres to the assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations
• Pursuant to the City of Fort Worth’s Code of Ordinances and Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees in this position cannot file an appeal of disciplinary actions taken against them

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible legal experience, including relevant trial experience
• Possession of a license from the Supreme Court of Texas to practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in city or related government law

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $53.75 - $69.87/hr. | $111,791 - $118,580.80 annual compensation

Schedule

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, September 25, 2026

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