Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Richmond, TX

Government

Richmond, TX

Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Richmond, TX

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Civil Attorney - Litigation - County Attorney's Office

Job Responsibilities:
The primary focus of the Civil Attorney position involves managing all aspects of an eminent domain practice aimed at acquiring property for public purposes. This role includes defending civil claims and handling litigation related to inverse condemnation. The responsibilities encompass a range of legal activities such as:
- Engaging in telephone calls, conferences, and correspondence related to legal matters
- Conducting investigations and legal research
- Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, briefs, and handling trial and appeal processes
- Developing litigation strategies, enhancing skills, and performing case evaluations in collaboration with other attorneys within the department
- Attending court sessions for assigned cases
- Managing administrative duties like reporting claims and submitting attorney billable hours
- Reviewing and revising attorney work products and managing case flow to meet deadlines
- Providing legal advice to county officials and department heads, and responding to public inquiries
- Reviewing and drafting various types of contracts such as Rule 11 Agreements, purchase/sale agreements, land and easement acquisition agreements, and more
- Participating in emergency management activities during local states of disaster as directed by county managers

Education and Experience Information:
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree is required
- Must be licensed by the Texas Bar
- A minimum of 4 years of job-related experience is required
- Experience in real estate transactions, litigation, and/or condemnation is highly desirable
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to effectively interact with the public, other employees, and elected officials
- Admission to the Southern District of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is desirable

Salary Information:
The starting salary range for this position is to per hour, based on qualifications

Additional Information:
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Organization is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal, and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Organization is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.