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Harris County · 4 days ago

Assistant County Attorney - Property Tax Division

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking a highly self-motivated attorney for the Property Tax Division, specializing in debt collection and enforcement of laws. The role involves providing legal counsel, researching, negotiating, and drafting legal documents while ensuring timely case preparation from inception through trial.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel for Harris County

Assist in the development and creation of the team’s processes and procedures

Supervise and train support staff

Research and analyze legal issues related to the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (“HCTO”) policies and procedures relevant to property tax collections

Draft, prepare, review, and negotiate settlement agreements relevant to property tax collections

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

Client development and client interaction

Strong work ethic, great organizational skills, superb inter-personal and social skills, self-starter, responsible, and enjoy working as part of a team

Work closely with staff on collection and litigation activities

Suit preparation and review, motion practice, discovery, large caseload management, substantial trial work in tax court, District Courts, and appellate process

Review all facts, legal issues, and documents in a case prior to court appearance

Assist with appellate and complex matters

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

Qualification

Active Bar LicenseLegal researchLegal writingTexas Tax Code knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyLegal analysisInterpersonal communicationTeam collaborationProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Active Bar License in Good Standing for the State of Texas

A minimum of three (3) years of legal experience

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group

Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, 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

Knowledge of Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (“HCTO”) policies and procedures relevant to toll road violations

Ability to comply with the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures and the policies of the County Attorney

Ability to gather, organize, and summarize legal issues quickly for clients or management, in person or via email

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 problem solve, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Ability to comply with office training requirements