Senior City Litigation Counsel - Commercial & Constitutional

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston in Houston, Texas seeks a Senior Assistant City Attorney I–III to manage complex commercial and constitutional matters for the City and its officials. The role involves handling city ordinances, election contests, civil rights work, and supervising outside counsel, coordinating closely with city departments.

Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active Texas State Bar membership, and 8–18 years of experience depending on rank; strong writing, advocacy, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited college of law.
• Senior levels require 8, 13 or 18 years of experience in law practice.
• Active membership in the Texas State Bar and eligibility for Federal court admission.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City and City employees in complex commercial and constitutional matters.
• Handle written discovery and motions in federal and state courts.
• Research and prepare trial court briefs and motions.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Identify experts and assist in developing expert testimony.
• Evaluate case value and make settlement recommendations.
• Prepare case memoranda and represent the City in mediations.
• Prepare for bench trials, evidentiary hearings, and jury trials.
• Supervise outside counsel and counsel city departments.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The City of Houston in Houston, Texas seeks a Senior Assistant City Attorney I–III to manage complex commercial and constitutional matters for the City and its officials. The role involves handling city ordinances, election contests, civil rights work, and supervising outside counsel, coordinating closely with city departments.

Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active Texas State Bar membership, and 8–18 years of experience depending on rank; strong writing, advocacy, and