Job Title: ATTORNEY II
Grade: E – 08
Base Annual Salary: $93,228.00
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: County
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service Status: Excluded
Summary:
The Civil Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office serves as in-house counsel to Bexar County. This job posting seeks a transactional attorney who, under general direction, negotiates and drafts a wide variety of contracts and legal documents; conducts legal research; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes a broad range of contracts and legal documents on behalf of Bexar County, including but not limited to: grant agreements with nonprofit organizations; interlocal cooperation agreements with other governmental entities; economic and workforce development agreements; professional services agreements; programmatic agreements (e.g., drug treatment, mental health, and counseling services); software licenses, SaaS agreements, and other IT-related procurements; vendor and supplier contracts for goods and services.
Reviews and advises on federal and state grant-funded agreements to ensure proper documentation, eligibility, and performance compliance.
Ensures contracts and agreements are aligned with applicable laws, County policies, and best practices in public sector risk mitigation.
Provides timely, accurate, and solution-oriented legal advice to County officials and departments, including but not limited to Community Resources, Purchasing, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Judicial Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and Constable Precincts.
Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance with state and federal statutes, regulations, and procurement requirements.
Conducts legal research, prepares legal memoranda, and drafts formal legal opinions in support of County operations and policy implementation.
Monitors changes in the law and advises departments on evolving legal requirements relevant to contracting and grant compliance.
May assist with review and analysis of Public Information Act requests as needed.
Coordinates with other attorneys within the Civil Division to ensure consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness across matters.
No litigation or courtroom responsibilities are associated with this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate of Jurisprudence with an active bar license in good standing for the State of Texas.
Minimum of three years as an attorney, including a minimum of two years as a transactional attorney.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Proficiency with legal tools and software such as Westlaw, Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Adobe.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, appointed and elected County officials, outside agencies and the general public.
Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct as an attorney representing the State of Texas and Bexar County.
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.
Preferences:
Prior experience drafting government agreements and/or experience drafting grant agreements and agreements funded through state and/or federal grants.
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
Constantly working in indoor conditions.
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds.
Occasionally moves about the office.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
Apply for this position by submitting a resume to Anna Ruiz via email to [email protected].