Closing Date: 15th October, 2026

Description:

Position Description:
Position Overview:
The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking an attorney to join our Compliance & Revenue Division which specializes in lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws that protect the interest of Harris County. The attorney in this role is responsible for providing legal counsel, researching, negotiating, and drafting legal documents, including, but not limited to, the job duties listed below, and ensures the smooth and timely preparation of cases from inception through trial, which requires an understanding of legal principles and procedures.

In addition to the ability to earn compensatory time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek, the selected candidate may be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program, which currently allows employees to work from home a few days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and analyze legal issues related to various case types such as breaches of contract, debt collection, property damage, subrogation, and workman's compensation.
Draft, prepare, review, and negotiate settlement agreements.
Enforce and collect funds through post judgment collections.
Draft legal documents including answers, discovery questions, responses, motions, and briefs.
Monitors assumed cases to ensure that all discovery requests including requests for interrogatories, admissions, disclosures, and production are timely responded to.
Prepare for administrative hearings, court hearings, mediations, and trials.
Act as Liaison regarding legal issues affecting client departments and other departments and/or governmental entities.
Develop and manage relationships with clients, the public, attorneys, and other work groups related to assigned cases.
Perform multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
Maintains knowledge of the procedures to open, close, and update files and notes accurately using the case management database and run reports.
Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
Participate in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
Encourage and mentor attorneys, paralegals, interns, and law clerks.
Participate in Division staff meetings.
Perform 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, and three (3) professional references with their application.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Active Bar License in Good Standing for the State of Texas.

A minimum of three (3) years of legal experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent research and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
Strong work ethic, great organizational skills, superb interpersonal and social skills, self-starter, responsible, and enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Software, PowerPoint, JIMS, TLO, and DEEDS.
Knowledge of The Texas Tax Code, the Local Government Code, the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Bankruptcy, and the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ability to gather, organize, and summarize legal issues quickly for clients or management.
Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
Ability to problem solve, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

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.

Preferences:
Licensed to practice in Federal Court preferred.

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 – 5:00 pm, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Most HCAO employees work a hybrid schedule with scheduled days/hours in the office and scheduled days/hours working from home. Working from home requires that you have a dedicated workspace and reliable internet access. Employees may be asked to return to a full-time in-office schedule as required by management.
This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones.

This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, 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, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problem-solving, decision-making, organization, the ability to read/write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions.

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.