#56 - Assistant City Attorney Jobs in Odessa, TX | PositionCast™

Odessa, Texas is hiring two Assistant City Attorneys, and this PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice takes you inside the opportunity.

Host James Groom is joined by recruiter Kelly Kuenstler, Odessa City Manager Aaron Smith, and City Attorney James Parker to walk through the structure, expectations, and day to day reality of these roles inside a large and growing West Texas organization.

Odessa operates under a council manager form of government with a highly engaged council that understands its role and trusts staff to lead. That structure creates a stable environment where legal professionals can focus on advising and execution, not internal friction.

The legal department is built around a partnership model. Attorneys are expected to help departments accomplish objectives within the law, not act as gatekeepers. The focus is on finding compliant paths forward and supporting progress across the organization.

These positions offer broad exposure to municipal law with flexibility to develop specialized interests over time. Attorneys may work across land use, zoning, public safety, procurement, and general advisory work while building depth in areas that align with their strengths.

The role requires both proactive and reactive legal work. Attorneys are expected to identify issues early while also responding to real time challenges across a complex organization.

Odessa’s municipal court handles approximately 2,200 cases annually. The city operates with roughly 1,000 employees and a budget in the $330 million range, serving a regional population that functions closer to 200,000.

Leadership within the legal department emphasizes teaching, autonomy, and professional growth. Attorneys are given responsibility, encouraged to make decisions, and supported through the learning process in a collaborative environment.

For candidates, the key question is simple, why municipal law. This opportunity is designed for attorneys who want to learn, grow, and directly impact how a city operates and serves its community.

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