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About the City of Austin
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin’s Mayor is elected from the city at large, and ten City Council members are elected from single-member districts. Terms of the Mayor and City Council members are four years, and terms are staggered so that a general election is held every two years, with half the council being elected at each election. Term limits for the Mayor and City Council members provide for two consecutive four-year terms. The City Council is responsible for the appointment of the City Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, the City Clerk, the City Auditor, Municipal Court Judges, and the Municipal Court Clerk. To learn more about the dynamic City of Austin, visit austintexas.gov. To learn more about the City of Austin’s guiding principles, click here.
Jun 30, 2025
Full time
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
The City of Austin is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill two Deputy City Attorney positions.  The Deputy City Attorney will face exciting challenges and have opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the City's legal strategy, policy development, and risk management efforts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in leading and managing attorneys and support staff to ensure effective legal services are delivered efficiently and professionally. The Deputy City Attorney will support the City Attorney in aligning legal advice and counsel with citywide policy goals and objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity and ethical practice. The Ideal Candidate: The selected candidates will have substantial experience in municipal law or general government law, and strong interpersonal skills. The following core competencies are important for this role: Transformational Leader –   Inspires and motivates teams to go beyond...