Legal Services

The City of Lancaster is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to provide legal services as the City Attorney. The selected attorney or firm will serve as the legal advisor to the City Council and City Manager, represent the City in litigation and legal proceedings, and provide a variety of proactive, high-quality, and timely legal services. The attorney or firm must have at least five years of experience in providing legal services to municipalities with a population of 30,000 or more, and must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Key responsibilities include: * Serving as the legal advisor to the City Council and City Manager * Representing the City in litigation and legal proceedings * Providing proactive, high-quality, and timely legal services * Reviewing and drafting documents, contracts, and agreements * Assisting City officials and employees with legal matters * Coordinating with special counsel as needed * Providing annual training to Boards and Commissions, staff, City Council, and Public Improvement District Board members on the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meeting Act. Some of the key requirements for the attorney or firm include: * Having a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school * Being licensed to practice law in Texas * Having at least five years of experience working with Texas municipalities * Being a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas * Having experience with municipal law, municipal finance, personnel law, employment law, zoning, code enforcement, land use and regulation, election laws, and litigation.