Property Tax Attorney — Public Sector Litigation

Harris County - County Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave programs

Retirement plans

Drug screening

Job summary

The Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas seeks a motivated attorney to join the Property Tax Division, focusing on debt collection and enforcement of laws protecting Harris County interests.

Responsibilities include counseling, drafting settlement agreements, supervising staff, and managing complex property tax cases across tax court and district courts. A JD and Texas bar license are required, with strong research and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and with clients.
• Knowledge of Texas Tax Code, Local Government Code, and Civil Procedure rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for Harris County.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements in property tax matters.
• Supervise and train support staff.
• Research legal issues related to HCTO policies and property tax collections.
• Prepare suits, manage discovery, and handle trial work in tax court and district courts.
• Manage multiple projects with prioritization and timely reporting.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology tools

Tax/Procedural knowledge

Judgment & analysis

Time management

Training & mentorship

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar License (Active)

Tools

Windows 10

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

JIMS

TLO

DEEDS

Job description

The Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston, Texas seeks a motivated attorney to join the Property Tax Division, focusing on debt collection and enforcement of laws protecting Harris County interests.

Responsibilities include counseling, drafting settlement agreements, supervising staff, and managing complex property tax cases across tax court and district courts. A JD and Texas bar license are required, with strong research and communication skills essential.