Environmental Enforcement Attorney (State Court)

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework program

Compensatory time off for overtime

Job summary

Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) in Houston, Texas seeks an attorney for the Environmental Division. The role focuses on state court enforcement of environmental laws, fire code, and floodplain regulations. The attorney will handle case development, research, pleadings, and litigation, under supervision.

Hybrid remote schedule is available; compensatory time may be earned for hours beyond 40 per week. Doctor of Jurisprudence and Texas Bar license required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Bar license in good standing in Texas.
• Strong research and written advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Harris County in state court enforcement matters related to environmental laws and floodplain/fire code regulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents; manage a caseload.
• Perform legal research and work with technical experts to develop cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence

Active Texas Bar license

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Adobe/PowerPoint

Job description

Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) in Houston, Texas seeks an attorney for the Environmental Division. The role focuses on state court enforcement of environmental laws, fire code, and floodplain regulations. The attorney will handle case development, research, pleadings, and litigation, under supervision.

Hybrid remote schedule is available; compensatory time may be earned for hours beyond 40 per week. Doctor of Jurisprudence and Texas Bar license required.