Public Civil Attorney — Debt Collections & Compliance

Harris County, Texas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensatory time off

Telework option

Job summary

Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston seeks an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division, handling debt-collection litigation and enforcement of laws protecting Harris County interests. You will provide legal counsel, research, negotiate, and draft documents, guiding cases from inception through trial.

The role offers compensatory time for hours beyond 40 per week and a telework option a few days per week, with a focus on collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license in good standing.
• Minimum three years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues across contracts, debt collection, property damage, subrogation, and workers' compensation.
• Draft, prepare, review, and negotiate settlement agreements.
• Enforce and collect funds through post‑judgment collections.
• Draft legal documents including answers, discovery questions, responses, motions, and briefs.
• Monitor cases to ensure timely discovery responses.
• Prepare for administrative hearings, court hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Act as liaison regarding legal issues affecting client departments and other entities.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Perform multiple projects with priorities and high productivity.
• Maintain case management notes and run reports.
• Respond promptly to communications.
• Mentor attorneys, paralegals, interns, and law clerks.
• Participate in staff meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Active Texas Bar License

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

JIMS

TLO

DEEDS

Job description

Harris County Attorney's Office in Houston seeks an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division, handling debt-collection litigation and enforcement of laws protecting Harris County interests. You will provide legal counsel, research, negotiate, and draft documents, guiding cases from inception through trial.

The role offers compensatory time for hours beyond 40 per week and a telework option a few days per week, with a focus on collaboration and client service.