Ad Valorem Tax Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our Houston office is seeking a reliable and energetic associate attorney licensed to practice in Texas.

As an associate, you'll be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with partners, colleagues, staff, and clients, gaining hands-on experience in every phase of litigation – all without the pressure of billable hour requirements. We invest in your professional growth through ongoing training, a structured mentorship and development program, and opportunities to engage in marketing and business development, empowering you to take ownership of your role and position yourself for future partnership opportunities.

Starting Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Ideal attorney

• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (Required)
• Organized and completes work timely and accurately
• Responsive
• Works well on a team
• Self-motivated and works with limited supervision
• Seeks out challenging and demanding assignments
• Committed to marketing and business development
• Excellent communication skills

Essential Duties

• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, notices, and judgments
• Conduct legal research and analyze issues, including chains of title and tax matters
• Prepare for dockets and represent clients in court appearances in Harris and surrounding counties
• Collaborate with staff on collection and litigation activities
• Communicate with clients, taxpayers, and opposing counsel
• Participate in business development, including networking events and statewide conferences

Professional Skills

• Effectively manage a large caseload
• Identify and analyze complex issues
• Provide research that is thorough and responsive to issue at hand
• Write in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Work in a supervisory position

Required Experience

• 0-2 years of legal experience preferred
• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas

About Us: When Experience, Reputation and Performance Matter

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Perdue Brandon is actively growing and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Eligible for 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Firm paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday, occasional evening and weekend events

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

For consideration, please answer the questions included in this posting, and submit your resume and a writing sample (motion, business letter, or article.)