Litigation Attorney - General Litigation Section

Applications Accepted From

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification SR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I to SR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III Section

GENERAL LITIGATION

Reporting Location

900 BAGBY

Workdays & Hours MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change Essential Job Functions The City of Houston seeks a commercial litigation attorney with at least 8 years of experience to handle civil commercial matters, as well as litigation involving City ordinances, election contests, civil rights and state and federal constitutional issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Representing the City and City employees and public officials in complex commercial and constitutional matters. Handling written discovery and motion practice in federal and state courts. 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. Evaluating case value and making settlement recommendations. Preparing case memoranda and representing the City in mediations. Preparing for and handling bench trials, evidentiary hearings, and jury trials in state and federal courts. Supervising outside counsel. Counseling the client departments. Assisting the City Attorney and others with special projects such as drafting City Attorney Legal Opinions. 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. Education Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Experience For Senior Assistant City Attorney I: Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law. For Senior Assistant City Attorney II: Minimum of 13 years of experience practicing law. For Senior Assistant City Attorney III: Minimum of 18 years of experience practicing law. License Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Houston