- Quality & Service - Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
- Partnership & Teamwork - Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City's goals.
- Integrity & Candor - Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.
- Dignity & Diversity - Promoting each person's value.
- Innovation & Imagination - Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City's objectives.
- Handling all aspects of litigation related to injunctive relief in state court.
- Handling administrative proceedings.
- Court appearances.
- Drafting and responding to pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Conducting legal research.
- Communicating with elected officials, members of the public and homeowner associations.
- Counseling client departments regarding deed restrictions, nuisance activity, permitting and regulatory enforcement.
- Attending public safety and civic association meetings after work hours.
- Drafting, reviewing or revising city ordinances.
- Working with state agencies.
- Special projects assigned by management.
- Excellent oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience working with state or local governmental entities.
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate case load demands and attend civic association meetings.
- General understanding of state and local rules related to discovery and litigation.
- Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, TEAMS, OneDrive Business, as well as electronic legal research tools such as Westlaw Edge, Practical Law, and Drafting Assistant.
- Above average academic and professional achievement.
- General understanding of real property law.
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II to SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX
Description
Job Classification:
ACA II - SACA III (Depending on qualifications)
Section:
Neighborhood Services
Reporting Location: 900 BAGBY
Workdays & Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the "OCA") provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:
Composed of approximately 100 of Houston's finest attorneys working in 10 legal practice sections, the OCA handles personal injury, commercial and civil rights litigation, major commercial and real estate transactions, and a diverse array of human resources, labor, and employment matters, while also counseling the municipal corporation on economic development, constitutional, election matters, ethics, and quality of life matters, and preparing City ordinances governing Houston and its citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston seeks applicants for an Assistant City Attorney position in the Neighborhood Services section of the OCA.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
EDUCATIONAL:
Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
EXPERIENCE:
For Assistant City Attorney II:
Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law.
For Senior Assistant City Attorney I: Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law.
For Senior Assistant City Attorney II: Minimum of 13 years of experience practicing law.
For Senior Assistant City Attorney
III:
Minimum of 18 years of experience practicing law.
Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court.
LICENSE:
Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on or about the first day of employment. If selected for this position, official proof of a J.D.
degree and membership in the Texas State Bar is required and membership in the state bar must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Preference will be given to candidates with:SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the Department may administer skill assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Salary Range:
$89,000 to $152,000 (Salary will be determined depending on qualifications.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call
If you need special services or accommodations, call
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
