Associate Attorney

Duvera Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

3% Safe Harbor 401(k)

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

A Texas law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to advise local governmental entities, including cities, utility districts, emergency services districts, and other special districts. Their attorneys serve as trusted advisors on governance, contracts, development, regulatory compliance, elections, public finance, and administrative proceedings.

Public sector experience is not required but transactional or contracts law is, and they are willing to train attorneys who enjoy client interaction and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license or ability to become licensed in Texas.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to client meetings and events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise governmental entities on legal, policy, and governance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Prepare resolutions, orders, meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations regarding risk, compliance, and strategy.
• Attend and participate in board meetings, public hearings, and other governmental proceedings.
• Assist with election-related matters and Texas Public Information Act requests.
• Partner directly with clients and consultants to address legal and operational challenges.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Maintain accurate billing and administrative records.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established Texas law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to advise local governmental entities, including cities, utility districts, emergency services districts, and other special districts. Their attorneys serve as trusted advisors on matters ranging from governance and contracts to development, regulatory compliance, elections, public finance, and administrative proceedings.

Public law experience is NOT required but transactional or contracts law is. They're willing to train attorneys who enjoy client interaction, problem-solving, and transactional work while making a direct impact on the communities they serve!

About the Opportunity

The attorney will work closely with governmental clients, consultants, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance and help clients achieve their operational and strategic goals.

Public sector or municipal law experience is preferred, but not required.

They are particularly interested in:

• Recent law school graduates to attorneys with approximately 3 years of experience
• Candidates with backgrounds in transactional law, administrative law, contract drafting and negotiation, or related practice areas
• Attorneys seeking a long-term opportunity to develop expertise in a unique and rewarding practice area

Key Responsibilities

• Advise governmental entities on legal, policy, and governance matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Prepare resolutions, orders, meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations regarding risk, compliance, and strategy
• Attend and participate in board meetings, public hearings, and other governmental proceedings
• Assist with election-related matters and Texas Public Information Act requests
• Partner directly with clients and consultants to address legal and operational challenges
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service
• Maintain accurate billing and administrative records

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license or ability to become licensed in Texas
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel to client meetings and events as needed

Preferred

• Experience in municipal law, public law, governmental affairs, public finance, administrative law, land use, regulatory matters, or related practice areas
• Transactional and contract drafting experience
• Experience working with government entities, boards, commissions, or public bodies

They offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Firm-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (up to $50,000), Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution following eligibility requirements

Billable goal is 1800. A flexible work schedule will be considered after an initial acclimation period, the length of which will vary based on the individual, and once a level of trust and familiarity with the role has been established. Work assignments and scheduling needs will also be factors in determining flexibility.