Associate

Collier Legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

PTO

Job summary

Collier Legal in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Attorney to assist in private practice. The firm handles local governmental entities with some public finance work.

The Associate will provide counsel on legal and policy matters, work with clients and consultants, and handle document drafting, research, and meetings—some night meetings required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license.
• At least 3 years of legal experience.
• Strong research and drafting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work some night meetings.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and revises legal documents including letters, orders, and client-related materials.
• Negotiate and draft various contracts.
• Research precedents and advise on options and risks.
• Prepare for and attend public meetings of governmental bodies; some meetings at night.
• Communicate with clients and consultants by phone, email, and video conference.
• Support special projects such as elections and PIA responses.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Law firm seeks an associate to assist in private practice. Firm represents local governmental entities with some public finance work.

• Must have at least 3 years of experience.
• Flexible work schedule available for the right candidate

Description

The Associate Attorney provides counsel on applicable legal and policy matters, and assists on financial issues.

The Associate Attorney must be internally motivated, team-oriented while having the ability to work independently, and comfortable interacting with array of people.

This person will work directly with our clients and their consultants/vendors to achieve desired outcomes.

Need to have a strong work ethic, be a team player, but also be able to work alone; and be detailed oriented and organized.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Documents: Drafts, reviews and revises documents including public meeting agendas and minutes, formal letters, orders, resolutions and other client-related documents. Oversees final compilation.
• Contracts: Negotiates, drafts, reviews and, revises a variety of different kinds of contracts.
• Research: Collects and evaluates legal precedents and other relevant information to advise clients on legal options and risks, and to ensure compliance.
• Meetings: Prepares for and attends public meetings of governmental bodies both in our office and offsite. Attending some night meetings is a requirement of the job.
• Communication: Routinely communicates with clients and their consultants/vendors by phone, email and video conference.
• Projects: Participates in special projects such as elections and Texas Public Information Act (PIA) responses for clients as needed.
• Administrative: Enters time in time and billing software

Benefits summary is below:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance (up to 50k) – Firm pays 100% for the employee. Employee pays for dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage – AFLAC (Employee pays for coverage).
• 401k Plan – Employee is eligible to participate on the first of the month following 180 days of employment and the Firm makes a 3% safe harbor contribution based on the employee’s salary
• PTO – accrual basis and available after 6 months of employment (17 days is accrued the first year) (obviously a tad different for exempt employees but this is our standard)
• Holidays – 10 a year, including 1 floating holiday
• Parking – Firm pays for a reserved parking space the Associate
• Cell phone – The firm provides either a company-issued cell phone and service plan or a monthly cell phone stipend if the employee wishes to use their personal phone for business purposes.
• Relaxed dress code – client facing meetings excluded