• Job Description

  Req#: 5124417
  Salary: Depends on Qualifications
  Location : Houston, TX
  Job Type: Regular Full-time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 15808
  Department: County Attorney's Office
  Opening Date: 06/26/2026
  Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
  
  Position Description
  General Summary:
  
  The Harris County Attorney's Office seeks an attorney to join our Affirmative & Special Litigation Division, which represents the nation's third largest county, its elected officials, and employees in state and federal courts. With a focus on complex, high impact matters in a variety of areas-including constitutional rights, consumer protection, elections, construction, and nuisances-our Division's goal is to advance and protect, through civil litigation, the well-being, health, and safety of Harris County's residents.
  
  In addition, attorneys have the ability to earn compensatory time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek. The Affirmative & Special Litigation Division currently operates on a flexible hybrid remote schedule and the selected candidate may likewise be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  • Takes on first and second chair litigation assignments to represent parties in civil litigation cases from intake through final judgment, including trials and/or appeals as needed.
  • Manages all aspects of assigned litigation, such as drafting petitions and answers, issuing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and researching and drafting motions, including dispositive motions, and other necessary court documents.
  • Participates in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial.
  • Advises, develops, and maintains relationships with clients (including elected officials, individual employees, and agency representatives), courts and court staff, the public, and other groups related to assigned cases.
  • Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
  • Conducts research assignments and remains current on applicable caselaw and ethical obligations.
  • Makes good use of technology and other legal tools.
  • Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
  • Participates in one-on-one sessions with the Managing Attorney and Division Directors to give and receive feedback.
  • Participates in Division staff meetings and collaborative group settings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Other Duties:
  
  • This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  
  Requirements
  Supporting Job Application Documents:
  
  • Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and at least one (1) writing sample with their application.
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law.
  • Zero (0) to five (5) years of demonstrated work experience practicing civil law.
  • Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  • Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
  • Experience gathering, objecting to, and producing discovery.
  • Excellent research, writing, and courtroom skills.
  • Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence.
  • Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to comply with office policies and training requirements.
  
  NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
  General Information
  About the Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO):
  
  Located in downtown Houston, HCAO serves as the chief civil law office for Harris County, Texas's largest county. The office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and multiple emergency network agencies in civil legal matters. The office also provides legal advice and counsel to County elected officials, appointed officials, departments, and employees. With more than 300 attorneys and staff, the office handles a broad range of public law, including general counsel services, defensive litigation, affirmative and special litigation, employment, environmental enforcement, real estate, property tax, compliance and revenue, child protective services, disability and elder law, hospital district representation, communications and outreach, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. The County Attorney's Office plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of Harris County, advising public officials, supporting effective county operations, and serving the residents of Harris County through high-quality, ethical, and professional legal work.
  
  About County Attorney Abbie Kamin:
  Harris County Commissioners Court appointed Abbie Kamin to serve as County Attorney. She took office on June 15, 2026. Kamin is a native Houstonian, attorney, and public servant who has represented District C on Houston City Council since 2020. Prior to her service on City Council, she practiced law with a focus on general civil litigation and civil rights litigation, including work involving voting rights and Title IX matters. She also served as Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League's Southwest Region and previously worked in Texas Legislature. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. County Attorney Kamin leads the office with a focus on effective legal representation, sound public administration, professionalism, and service to Harris County residents.
  Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  
  • This is a full-time position.
  • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.
  
  Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  
  • This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the employee in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.
  • This is largely a sedentary role, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • The selected candidate may be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.
  
  Compensation:
  
  • The base compensation for this position will be determined on the candidate's qualifications and the pay of other employees in the job function. Total compensation includes attractive paid leave programs, health benefits, and retirement plans.
  • In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel policies and procedures.
    Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
    
    Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
  
  
  HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  
  Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
  The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  Health & Wellness Benefits
  
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  
  Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave
  
  Retirement Savings Benefit
  
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  
  The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
  
  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*
  
  
  * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
  In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
  For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
  01
  
  Do you have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited college of law?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Are you an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  03
  
  Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of demonstrated work experience practicing civil law?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
  • Less than two (2) years
  • Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
  • Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
  • Four (4) years or more
  • I do not have this experience
  
  04
  
  Do you have proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, and Adobe?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  05
  
  Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Basic
  • Entry Level
  • Not proficient
  
  06
  
  Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and at least one (1) writing sample references with their application.Did you provide these supporting documents along with your application?
  • Yes
  
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