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Harris County · 3 weeks ago

Assistant County Attorney - General Counsel Division

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Harris County is seeking dedicated attorneys for their Attorney’s Office, focusing on providing legal advice to county officials. The role involves managing a transactional workload, drafting contracts, conducting legal research, and advising on legal issues affecting various departments.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Advises various departments and County officials on legal issues that impact the department’s day to day business dealings including the department’s 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

Qualification

Doctor of JurisprudenceTexas State Bar membershipLegal researchContract draftingPolicy complianceAnalytical skillsTechnology proficiencyInterpersonal communicationWriting skillsOrganizational skills