TORT & CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY

Position Overview Assistant City Attorney I and Senior Assistant City Attorney II – Section: TORT & CIVIL RIGHTS Job Classification: Assistant City Attorney I and Senior Assistant City Attorney II Reporting Location: 900 BAGBY Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* (Subject to Change) Department The Office Of The City Attorney For The City Of Houston (the “OCA”) provides legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to 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. Essential Job Functions The City of Houston seeks an attorney with at least one first‑chair jury trial in state or federal court to join the Torts/Civil Rights section of the OCA. The successful applicant is a high‑energy self‑starter who will litigate primarily personal injury matters with room for growth in other areas. Responsibilities Handling written discovery and motion practice in state court. Researching and preparing trial court briefs and motions. Taking and defending depositions of fact and expert witnesses. Identifying experts and assisting in the development of expert testimony. Representing the City of Houston and its employees in jury and bench trials. Evaluating case value and making settlement recommendations. Preparing case memoranda and representing the City in mediations. Counseling client departments and training city employees on the enforcement or meaning of city ordinances and policies. Assisting the City Attorney and others with special projects such as drafting City Attorney Legal Opinions. Drafting, reviewing, or revising city policies. Completing special projects assigned by management. Working Conditions This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment. Minimum Requirements Education Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Experience Assistant City Attorney I: No experience required. Senior Assistant City Attorney II: Six years of experience in general civil law, specialized municipal law, or comparable legal experience. License Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on or about the first day of employment. If selected, official proof of a J.D. degree and Texas State Bar membership is required and must be maintained in good standing. Assistant City Attorney I candidates must, within six months of employment, become an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and be eligible for admission to Federal court. Preferences At least six years of civil, municipal, or comparable litigation experience. Insurance defense litigation experience or experience as an adjuster with an insurance company. Excellent writing, oral advocacy, analytical, and organizational skills. Familiarity with state court judges, court practices, and procedures. Familiarity with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate case load demands. Proficiency with Office 365 Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, TEAMS, and Westlaw Edge. General Information Salary: Pay Grade varies based on qualifications and existing employee rates. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 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