Assistant County Attorney - General Counsel Division
Assistant County Attorney - General Counsel Division
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Job Description
Position Description
The Harris County Attorneys Office is accepting applications from hardworking attorneys dedicated to public service who want to build their skills in a highprofile office with a focus on providing legal advice and counsel to Harris County elected and appointed officials or their department heads. You will be asked to manage a transactional workload and gain knowledge of legal principles and procedures concerning contracts including federal and state laws rules and regulations that apply to the County. The Assistant County Attorney that serves in this position will also be required to give formal and informal advice to various elected officials and assist with public information requests and open meetings issues. A typical workweek may include attendance at one or more meetings drafting and reviewing contracts providing legal advice to various County departments conducting legal research and providing written opinions and providing legal guidance based on your review of statutes case law or other legal documents.
In addition to the ability to earn compensatory time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek the selected candidate may be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advises various departments and County officials on legal issues that impact the departments day to day business dealings including the departments rights responsibilities and benefits under a contract.
- Negotiates the legal terms and drafts contracts amendments addendums and court orders.
- Advises various departments and County officials on legal issues including interpreting federal and state laws and regulations affecting the department.
- Reviews various departments and officials policies and procedures to ensure they comply with all applicable state federal and local laws regulations rules and ordinances.
- Acts as a liaison on legal issues between a client department and a corresponding department or governmental entity.
- Advises elected and appointed officials.
- Encourages and mentors attorneys paralegals interns and law clerks.
- Drafts opinions and complex contracts.
- Assists before during and after an emergency or disaster.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations please callor email.This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Supporting Job Application Documents:
Applicants should provide a cover letter resume with three 3 professional references and at least one 1 writing sample.
Education and Experience:
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Associationaccredited college of law.
- Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent research writing and drafting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally and work in a collaborative group.
- Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Microsoft Office 365 Westlaw and PDF software.
- Knowledge of policy development and review for compliance with local state and federal law.
- Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
- Occasional ability to work extended hours to accommodate case load demands.
- Ability to comply with office policies and training requirements.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Located in downtown Houston the Harris County Attorneys Office represents Harris County government the Harris County Flood Control District the Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network in all civil matters including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.
Position Type Typical Work Schedule and Work Environment:
This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday8:00 am 5:00 pm with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.
Most HCAO employees work a hybrid schedule with scheduled days/hours in the office and scheduled days/hours working from home. Working from home requires that you have a dedicated workspace and reliable internet access. Employees may be asked to return to a fulltime inoffice schedule as required by management.
This job typically operates in a professional office environment and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers printers scanners/copiers and phones.
Physical and Mental Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers communicating with others to exchange concepts and information problemsolving decisionmaking organization the ability to read/write and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions.
Compensation:
The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidates qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs health benefits and retirement plans.
In addition the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.
Application Deadline:
This posting will remain open until the position is filled by a suitable candidate. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Due to the high volume of applications received we will directly contact candidates selected for interview.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
