Associate Attorney

City of Maypearl; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

PTO 15 days

Holidays 11

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

The Randle Law Office (RLO) is seeking two full-time associate attorneys to join a municipal law team serving governmental entities across Texas, with a focus on work-life balance and flexible scheduling. The role covers diverse topics from land use to open meetings, with a low annual billable requirement.

Responsibilities include advising municipal clients, drafting ordinances and contracts, and researching state and federal law.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Texas Law School and licensed in Texas in good standing.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Exceptional oral communication skills, including ability to speak effectively in small groups, before large audiences at public meetings, and in the courtroom.
• 1650 billable hours per year
• Some experience as a civil litigator in Texas preferred, with a working knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Independent and self-motivating, willing to quickly learn Municipal Law.
• Organized, dependable and steady.
• Capable of transitioning between numerous clients on multiple subjects daily.
• Current Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record, and the ability to drive long distances.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide solutions and legal advice to municipal clients
• Draft legal documents including orders, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures
• Draft and review contracts, leases, easements, and deeds
• Research state and federal law, including statutes, administrative regulations, attorney general opinions, case law, and preparing legal memoranda
• Advocate for clients' interest in court and before administrative bodies

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Oral communication

Independent and self-motivating

Organized and dependable

Public speaking

Education

Texas law graduate

Licensed in Texas in good standing

Job description

We are looking for two full-time associate attorneys to join our team. The Randle Law Office, "RLO", is a municipal law firm and serves as legal counsel for governmental entities throughout Texas. RLO values work-life balance with a low annual billable requirement, bonuses are paid quarterly based on 1650 billable hours per year. We do this because we believe the best work is produced by attorneys with a work-life balance. While RLO attorneys are required to attend night-time City Council meetings as assigned, RLO is committed to providing a flexible work environment and schedule in exchange.

The right attorneys will enjoy tackling a wide variety of topics. Some of these areas include economic development, elections & voting rights, ethics & professionalism, land use & development, law enforcement & municipal court; legislative consulting & advocacy, open meetings & open records, personnel & employment matters, procurement & construction projects, real estate transactions, utilities & telecommunications; water, wastewater & the environment.

You may be assigned to:

• Advise and provide solutions and legal advice to municipal clients
• Draft legal documents including orders, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures
• Draft and review contracts, leases, easements, and deeds
• Research state and federal law, including statutes, administrative regulations, attorney general opinions, case law, and preparing legal memoranda
• Advocate for clients' interest in court and before administrative bodies

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• 15 days of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• 401k
• 401k matching
• annual bar dues
• selected professional memberships and conferences paid by the firm
• mandatory continuing legal education paid by the firm
• quarterly bonuses for attorneys meeting billing requirements

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Texas Law School and licensed in Texas in good standing
• Strong research and writing skills
• Exceptional oral communication skills, including ability to speak effectively in small groups, before large audiences at public meetings, and in the courtroom.
• 1650 billable hours per year
• Some experience as a civil litigator in Texas preferred, with a working knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Independent and self-motivating, willing to quickly learn Municipal Law.
• Organized, dependable and steady.
• Capable of transitioning between numerous clients on multiple subjects daily.
• Current Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record, and the ability to drive long distances.
• Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 15 days of Paid time off and 11 vacation days
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, Texas 77024 (4 days in office, one day work remotely).

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Texas Law School and licensed in Texas in good standing
• Strong research and writing skills
• Exceptional oral communication skills, including ability to speak effectively in small groups, before large audiences at public meetings, and in the courtroom.
• 1650 billable hours per year
• Some experience as a civil litigator in Texas preferred, with a working knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Independent and self-motivating, willing to quickly learn Municipal Law.
• Organized, dependable and steady.
• Capable of transitioning between numerous clients on multiple subjects daily.
• Current Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record, and the ability to drive long distances.