Harris County · 4 hours ago
Assistant County Attorney - Affirmative & Special Litigation Division
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expHarris County is seeking an attorney to join their Affirmative & Special Litigation Division, which focuses on representing the county in complex civil litigation matters. The role involves managing litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and advising clients while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Takes on first and second chair litigation assignments to represent parties in civil litigation cases from intake through final judgment, including trials and/or appeals as needed
Manages all aspects of assigned litigation, such as drafting petitions and answers, issuing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and researching and drafting motions, including dispositive motions, and other necessary court documents
Participates in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial
Advises, develops, and maintains relationships with clients (including elected officials, individual employees, and agency representatives), courts and court staff, the public, and other groups related to assigned cases
Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity
Conducts research assignments and remains current on applicable caselaw and ethical obligations
Makes good use of technology and other legal tools
Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence
Participates in one-on-one sessions with the Managing Attorney and Division Directors to give and receive feedback
Participates in Division staff meetings and collaborative group settings
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law
Zero (0) to five (5) years of demonstrated work experience practicing civil law
Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court
Experience drafting pleadings and motions
Experience gathering, objecting to, and producing discovery
Excellent research, writing, and courtroom skills
Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence
Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint
Ability to comply with office policies and training requirements
Benefits
Attractive paid leave programs
Health benefits
Retirement plans
Accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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