PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY

Assistant City Attorney II – Real Estate Location: 900 Bagby, Houston, TX. Workdays: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (subject to change). Responsibilities Researching and advising city departments on planning and development matters including properties in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, annexations, replat applications, property variances, special minimum lot size designations, and general platting and planning matters. Acting as counsel to the Planning Commission, Houston Archeological and Historic Commission, Tower Commission, and Houston Airport Board of Adjustment at various commission and board meetings. Drafting and training clients on relevant city policies, procedures, and city code amendments. Assisting the city attorney and others with special projects such as drafting city attorney legal opinions. Working with litigation teams on disputes involving transactions related to city of Houston planning and development policies and requirements. Qualifications Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. Minimum of four years of experience practicing law. Active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar. Eligible for admission to federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment. Preferences Minimum of two years of experience in a planning and development practice, preferably in a governmental entity in Texas. Exceptional drafting skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Above-average academic performance. Willingness to take the initiative to identify and solve business and legal issues. Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies. Member of at least one professional planning and development organization. Proficiency with Office 365 and the use of technology in the practice of law. Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate work demands. Preference will be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position, in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat