City Prosecution Attorney - Municipal Courts

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston Legal Department seeks an energetic attorney to prosecute Class C misdemeanor cases and advise on municipal law. This entry-level to senior role supports a broad range of litigation, ordinance, and policy work in a dynamic city environment.

Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school and be admitted to the Texas State Bar; Senior level requires 18+ years of practice. Flexible, team‑oriented, with a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court.
• For Assistant City Attorney I: No experience required.
• For Senior Assistant City Attorney III: Minimum of 18 years of experience practicing law.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes Class C misdemeanor cases arising under City Ordinances and state law.
• Researches and analyzes ordinances, statutes, case law, and drafting legal memoranda.
• Interacts with public, defense attorneys, judges, court personnel, police, and inspectors.
• Reviews, conducts, and prepares discovery; represents City in civil and administrative proceedings.
• Counsels city departments on ordinances and statutes; assists with City Attorney opinions and ordinances.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Office 365

Westlaw Edge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Job description

The City of Houston Legal Department seeks an energetic attorney to prosecute Class C misdemeanor cases and advise on municipal law. This entry-level to senior role supports a broad range of litigation, ordinance, and policy work in a dynamic city environment.

Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school and be admitted to the Texas State Bar; Senior level requires 18+ years of practice. Flexible, team‑oriented, with a commitment to public service.