JOIN THE TEAM THAT OVERSEES THE GROWTH OF THE
4th LARGEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY - HOUSTON, TEXAS
The City of Houston is an equal opportunity employer
Assistant City Attorney, General Counsel Division
The City of Houston is seeking a dynamic, qualified, hardworking municipal attorney to work in the newly reorganized General Counsel Division. Attorneys in this division prepare ordinances and Code amendments, especially in response to City Council Committee initiatives. Other duties include direct interface with elected officials and administrative staff, preparation of legal opinions, and advice and counsel on general municipal law issues. This division is also responsible for responding to ethics issues, MWDBE questions, constitutional law issues, and interpretation of the sign code.
Applicants should be a member of the State Bar of Texas and have a working knowledge of basic municipal law principles; three years experience in the practice of municipal law is preferred. The City of Houston offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including health insurance and a defined benefits retirement program, as well as a compressed work week program.
Applicants should forward a resume and three (3) references to Paula Slaughter-Harris, City Attorney's Office, P.O. Box 368, Houston, Texas 77001-0368, or by email to paula.slaughter-harris@cityofhouston.net.
The Land Use Division of the City of Houston Legal Department has an opening for a paralegal.
This person will assist an environmental attorney who drafts ordinances regulating pollution and other similar environmental matters. The attorney works closely with the several operating departments, including the Department of Public Works and Engineering, as well as the Mayor's Office of Environmental Programming, to enforce ordinances and environmental laws, as well as advise on other regulatory matters. The paralegal hired for this position will assist the attorney by contacting clients, conducting research, maintaining files and performing other duties as requested. To be selected, a candidate must have good research, writing and word processing skills, and work well in a large organization. Environmental experience would be a plus. Years of experience: 1-2.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Please send your resume to:
Paula Slaughter-Harris
City Hall Annex, 4th Floor
900 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
When contacting us, please include a copy of your current resume, as well as a cover letter that includes your salary requirements. You will be contacted if a position that matches your qualifications becomes available.
