Assistant County Attorney - Compliance & Revenue Division
Assistant County Attorney - Compliance & Revenue Division
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Job Description
Position Description
The Harris County Attorneys Office (HCAO) is seeking an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division which specializes in lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws that protect the interest of Harris County. The attorney in this role is responsible for providing legal counsel researching negotiating and drafting legal documents including but not limited to the job duties listed below and ensures the smooth and timely preparation of cases from inception through trial which requires an understanding of legal principles and procedures.
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 which currently allows employees to work from home a few days per week.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze legal issues related to various case types such as breaches of contract debt collection property damage subrogation and workmans compensation.
- Draft prepare review and negotiate settlement agreements.
- Enforce and collect funds through post judgment collections.
- Draft legal documents including answers discovery questions responses motions and briefs.
- Monitors assumed cases to ensure that all discovery requests including requests for interrogatories admissions disclosures and production are timely responded to.
- Prepare for administrative hearings court hearings mediations and trials.
- Act as Liaison regarding legal issues affecting client departments and other departments and/or governmental entities.
- Develop and manage relationships with clients the public attorneys and other work groups related to assigned cases.
- Perform multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
- Maintains knowledge of the procedures to open close and update files and notes accurately using the case management database and run reports.
- Respond promptly to phone calls emails and other correspondence.
- Participate in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
- Encourage and mentor attorneys paralegals interns and law clerks.
- Participate in Division staff meetings.
- Perform other 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
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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
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Supporting Job Application Documents:
Applicants should provide a cover letter resume and three (3) professional references with their application.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Active Bar License in Good Standing for the State of Texas.
A minimum of three (3) years of legal experience.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
- Strong work ethic great organizational skills superb interpersonal and social skills self-starter responsible and enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Software PowerPoint JIMS TLO and DEEDS.
- Knowledge of The Texas Tax Code the Local Government Code the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Bankruptcy and the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Ability to gather organize and summarize legal issues quickly for clients or management.
- Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to problem solve 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.
Preferences
- Licensed to practice in Federal Court preferred.
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 9-1-1 Emergency Network in all civil matters including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position.
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.
Hours may vary based on the business needs of the HCAO.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
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.
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 problem-solving decision-making 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.
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
