ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II to SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III

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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II to SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III

Salary

$89,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annually

Location

900 Bagby-City Hall Annex

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

32181

Department

Legal

Opening Date

09/08/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Classification: ACA II - SACA III (De pending 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:

• 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 .

  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.

  Every member of the OCA must be committed to “Service Through Law.”

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  The City of Houston seeks applicants for an Assistant City Attorney position in the Neighborhood Services section of the OCA. The applicant should be an experienced practitioner within the Section’s disciplines.

  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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 to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.

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.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• 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.

  Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

Pay Grade: 27 to 35

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: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6214.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6214.

If you need login assistance or technical support call (855) 524-5627.

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.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of experience do you have practicing law?

• I have no experience.

• 1 -3 years of experience.

• 4 - 7 years of experience.

• 8 - 12 years of experience.

• 13 to 17 years of experience.

• 18 or more years of experience.

  03

  Do you possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American accredited college of law?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you a member of the Texas State Bar?

• Yes

• No

• No, but I am eligible for admission and I have or will soon have an application for admission pending with the State Bar.

  05

  What range best represents your annual salary requirement?

• $89,000 - $103,000

• $103,001 - $119,000

• $119,001 - $133,00

• $133,001 or above

  06

  Please describe your legal experience as it relates to this position. ("See resume" is not acceptable. If this does not apply, please type "n/a")

  07

  With respect to academic performance in law school, please indicate your placement within your class.

• Top 25% (1st Quarter)

• 26-50% (2nd Quarter)

• 51-75% (3rd Quarter)

• Bottom 25% (4th Quarter)

• I don't know

  08

  Have you been disciplined by the State Bar Association?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Has your right to practice law been limited?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question