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Real Estate Attorney in Houston, TX

City of Houston Legal Department Jun 23,2021 May 13,2021 Location Houston TX
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Government

Attorney

Real Estate

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

Transactional Real Estate Attorney Duties: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating transactions relating to the acquisition, sale, development, use or maintenance of City real property, including easements and focusing in Houston Public Works property. Researching, analyzing and drafting real property documents including deeds, easements, leases, licenses, assignments, and development agreements. Researching and analyzing title to advise client department regarding ownership and property interest. Advising client departments on the risks associated with various real property agreements and conveyances, including advising as to the applicability of reverter clauses, hearings required under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and the ability of a municipality to agree to certain terms and conditions when acquiring and selling public property. Counseling the City’s departments and elected officials about state statutes and city ordinances and drafting or revising ordinances affecting real property. Providing legal advice to city officials and city boards. Reviewing and analyzing various legislative bills during the legislative session. Special projects assigned by management.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Must be a member of the Texas State Bar on or about the first day of employment. If selected for this position, official proof of a J.D. degree and membership in the Texas State Bar is required and a condition of employment.
Preference will be given to applicants with: 4+ years of experience in the practice of transactional real estate law. General knowledge of Texas real property statutes and municipal or public law. Some experience reviewing title reports and general title issues such as reverter clauses, liens, and encumbrances. Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate workload demands. Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Westlaw Edge, and the use of technology in the practice of law. Superior communication skills.

Additional info

Position #25619. Send resume, writing sample, and academic transcripts.

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