Assistant County Attorney - Compliance & Revenue Division

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.

• 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.

• Licensed to practice in Federal Court preferred.

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.