ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Position Overview The City of Houston Legal Department is seeking an attorney for its Office of Inspector General to provide legal advice on matters including discrimination, retaliation, fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations of law involving employee misconduct. Responsibilities Advising the City of Houston on matters involving discrimination, retaliation, fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations of law involving employee misconduct. Gathering evidence. Interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses at every level of the organization. Evaluating evidence. Researching and drafting legal reports. Training City employees on relevant legal issues. Working with local, state and federal authorities. Handling special projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Experience Requirements Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law. Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License Requirements Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on or about the first day of employment. Official proof of a J.D. degree and membership in the Texas State Bar is required and must be kept current as a condition of employment. Preferences Experience giving legal advice to all levels of an organization. Excellent investigative skills. Above‑average academic performance. Superior drafting skills. Excellent analytical skills. Exceptional organizational skills. Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate workload demands. Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and the use of technology in the practice. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Houston