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City of Houston · 1 day ago

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking a solutions-focused planning and development attorney to handle matters related to Houston planning and development rules and needs. The role involves advising City departments, acting as counsel to various commissions, and drafting relevant policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Researching and advising City departments on planning and development matters including items regarding property located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, annexations, replat applications, property variances, special minimum lot size designations, and general platting and planning matters

Acting as counsel to the Planning Commission, Houston Archeological and Historic Commission, Tower Commission, and Houston Airport Board of Adjustment. at various commission and board meetings including Historical Commission and Planning Commission

Drafting and training clients on relevant City policies, procedures, and City Code amendments

Assisting the City Attorney and others with special projects such as drafting City Attorney legal opinions

Working with litigation teams on disputes involving transactions relating to City of Houston planning and development policies and requirements

Qualification

Doctor of JurisprudenceTexas State Bar membershipPlanningDevelopment lawDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAgenciesOffice 365 proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiative

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law

Minimum of four years of experience practicing law

Active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar

Eligible for admission to Federal court

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

Basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Preferred

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a planning and development practice preferably in a governmental entity in Texas

Exceptional drafting skills

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Above-average academic performance

Willingness to take the initiative to identify and solve business and legal issues

Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies

Member of at least one professional planning and development organization

Proficiency with Office 365 and the use of technology in the practice of law

Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate work demands

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