Transactional Attorney – Contracts Section

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED.
Job Classification: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II to SR. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III.
Section: CONTRACTS.

Location:

900 BAGBY, HOUSTON, TX.
Workdays &

Hours:

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* (subject to change).

The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the “OCA”) provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:

• Quality & Service – Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
• Partnership & Teamwork – Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City’s goals.
• Integrity & Candor – Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.
• Dignity & Diversity – Promoting each person’s value.
• Innovation & Imagination – Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City’s objectives.

Composed of approximately 100 of Houston’s finest attorneys working in 10 legal practice sections, the OCA handles personal injury, commercial and civil rights litigation, major commercial and real estate transactions, and a diverse array of human resources, labor, and employment matters, while also counseling the municipal corporation on economic development, constitutional, election matters, ethics, and quality of life matters, and preparing City ordinances governing Houston and its citizens.

Every member of the OCA must be committed to “Service Through Law.”

Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law and basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

• For ACA II:
  Minimum of 4 years practicing law, active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar, eligible for admission to Federal court, and Texas license current.
• For Sr ACA I:
  Minimum of 8 years practicing law with same bar requirements.
• For Sr ACA II:
  Minimum of 13 years practicing law with same bar requirements.
• For Sr ACA III:
  Minimum of 18 years practicing law with same bar requirements.

Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on or about the first day of employment. Official proof of J.D. degree and membership is required.

• Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies.
• General understanding of municipal procurement statutes.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, One Drive Business) and electronic legal research tools (Westlaw Edge, Practical Law, Drafting Assistant).
• Willing to work extended hours as needed.
• All applicants must upload a current resume and complete application.
• Preference for eligible veteran applicants in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

All applicants will provide a complete application including current resume, statement of interest, and a legal writing sample demonstrating recent transactional experience.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:
No. If yes, position subject to random drug testing and promotional assignment drug test.

Salary Information:
Factors used in determining salary include qualifications and comparison to pay rates of other employees in appropriate classification. Pay Grade: varies;
Salary range: depending on qualifications.

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To view detailed application status, log in at:  or call . All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

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The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.