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Harris County · 2 months ago

Assistant County Attorney - Defensive Litigation Division (Torts) - Hybrid

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Harris County is seeking an attorney to join their Defensive Litigation Division, representing the county and its officials in various state and federal litigation cases. The role involves managing litigation processes from intake to final judgment, advising clients, and conducting legal research.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

First and second chair litigation assignments

Represents parties in litigation cases from intake through final judgment including trials and/or appeals as needed

Advises clients

Manages all aspects of assigned litigation such as drafting answers, issuing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, motions practice to include dispositive motions, and other necessary court documents

Remains current on applicable caselaw and ethical obligations

Conducts research assignments

Presents or defends witnesses and evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, court hearings, mediation, and trial

Develops exhibits and witnesses for use in dispositive motions

Develops and maintains relationships with clients (including elected officials, individual employees and agency representatives), courts and court staff, the public and other work groups related to assigned cases

Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity

Makes use of technology and other legal tools

Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence

Participates in one-on-one sessions with the supervisor and/or manager to give and receive feedback

Participates in Division staff meetings

Encourages and mentors attorneys, paralegals, interns, and law clerks

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctor of JurisprudenceTexas State Bar membershipLitigation experienceResearch skillsCourtroom skillsMotion practiceDiscovery experienceCivil procedure knowledgeWriting skillsAnalytical skillsJudgmentTechnology proficiencyInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skills