Attorney Municipal Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance $50k

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Parking on-site

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an attorney for municipal litigation in Houston, TX. The role represents cities and governmental entities in constitutional, tort, employment, civil rights, land use, and regulatory disputes with significant responsibility and direct client contact.

You will gain hands-on trial experience, manage cases under supervision, and interact with clients and courts regularly in a dynamic municipal practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues for municipal matters.
• Draft memoranda and motions for state and federal courts.
• Argue motions in state and federal court.
• Conduct discovery and depositions.
• Assist in trial preparation and participate in trials.
• Meet with municipal clients and provide case updates.
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney for municipal litigation in Houston, TX. This full-time position involves representing cities and governmental entities in various disputes, including constitutional, tort, employment, civil rights, land use, and regulatory matters. The role offers significant responsibility, hands-on trial experience, and direct client interaction.

Duties

• Research and analyze legal issues
• Draft memoranda and motions
• Argue motions in state and federal court
• Conduct discovery and depositions
• Assist in trial preparation and participate in trials
• Participate in mediation
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements
• Manage assigned cases with supervision
• Provide legal counsel to clients
• Meet with municipal clients
• Report case status to supervising attorneys and clients

Requirements

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines
• Sound judgment in advising governmental clients
• Effective communication with clients, courts, and the public
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Skills

• Experience in litigation, including discovery and dispositive motions
• Familiarity with governmental immunity, local government proceedings, and employment law

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid parking
• Profit sharing contributions to a 401(k)
• Bonus program
• $50k life insurance coverage
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• FSA and HSA available
• Supplemental life and ADD
• Long/short term disability
• Self-contributory 401(k) plan
• Roth IRA available
• Bar dues paid by firm
• On-site parking paid by firm