Public Sector Compliance & Revenue Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Compensatory time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is seeking an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division, handling lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws for Harris County. You will provide legal counsel, research, negotiate, and draft documents, ensuring cases progress from inception through trial.

A telework option is available a few days per week. Requirements include an active Texas bar license and a minimum of three years of legal experience, with strong research and

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal issues related to contract breaches, 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.
• Monitors cases to ensure timely discovery responses and updates in the case management system.
• Prepare for administrative hearings, court hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Liaise on legal issues affecting client departments and other entities.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients, the public, attorneys, and other groups.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Texas law knowledge

Analytical ability

Time management

Education

Texas Bar License

Tools

JIMS

TLO

DEEDS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Windows

Job description

The Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) is seeking an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division, handling lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws for Harris County. You will provide legal counsel, research, negotiate, and draft documents, ensuring cases progress from inception through trial.

A telework option is available a few days per week. Requirements include an active Texas bar license and a minimum of three years of legal experience, with strong research and