SENIOR ATTORNEY – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (REAL ESTATE)
Position Overview
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: SA CA I – SACA I I
Department: Legal Section: Real Estate
Location: 900 BAGBY
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
*Subject to Change
About the Role
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the “OCA”) provides municipal legal services to the City, it selected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles: Quality & Service – Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
Partnership & Teamwork – Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City’s goals.
Innovation & Imagination – Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City’s objectives.
Essential Job Functions
The City of Houston seeks a solution-focused planning and development attorney to handle matters related to Houston planning and development rules and needs especially in the absence of zoning.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Manage high-level, complex real estate transactions and services related to land sales and acquisitions, eminent domain proceedings, leases, abandonments, encroachments, rights of entry, abstract/title research and related matters.
Handle legal matters related to planning and development issues including land development regulations, historic preservation, tax increment reinvestment zones created by the City, and economic development agreements negotiated by the City.
Attend commission meetings to provide legal advice.
Conduct Ethics Workshop once a year for the following commissions: Planning Commission, Houston Archeological and Historical Commission, Historic Preservation Appeals Board, Tower Commission.
Any other legal services that is typical to the department.
Working Conditions
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Requirements: Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law.
Experience
For Senior Assistant City Attorney I: Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law.
For Senior Assistant City Attorney II: Minimum of 13 years of experience practicing law.
Licenses
Must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Preferences
Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With
A minimum of 2 years of experience in planning and development practice, preferably in a governmental entity in Texas
Exceptional drafting skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Above-average academic performance
Willingness to take the initiative to identify and solve business and legal issues
Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies
Member of at least one professional planning and development organization
Proficiency with Office 365 and the use of technology in the practice of law
Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate work demands
Safety Impact
Safety Impact Position: No
Selection/Skills Tests
Selection/Skills Tests Required: None However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
Safety
Safety Impact Position: No
General Information
Safety Impact Position: No
Salary Information
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in the appropriate classification.
Pay Grade: TBD
Salary Range: Salary will be determined depending on qualifications.
Application Procedures
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
To apply, visit: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm.
To call for assistance, dial (832) 393-6214.
General Information
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
If you need special services or accommodation, call (832) 393-0350.
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
EEO
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.