ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II - OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Posting number: 38886

Department: Legal

Job classification: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Attorney

Summary

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
REPORTING LOCATION: 900 BAGBY, 4TH FL.                
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM* 
*Subject to change

ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the “OCA”) provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected 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. 
• Integrity & Candor – Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.  
• Dignity & Diversity – Promoting each person’s value. 
• Innovation & Imagination – Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City’s objectives. 

Composed of approximately 100 of Houston’s finest attorneys working in 10 legal practice sections, the OCA handles personal injury, commercial and civil rights litigation, major commercial and real estate transactions, and a diverse array of human resources, labor and employment matters, while also counseling the municipal corporation on economic development, constitutional, election matters, ethics and quality of life matters, and preparing City ordinances governing Houston and its citizens.
 
Every member of the OCA is committed to “Service Through Law.” 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston Legal Department is seeking an attorney for its Office of Inspector General to provide legal advice to its clients on matters including discrimination, retaliation, fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations of law involving employee misconduct.
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising the City of Houston on matters involving discrimination, retaliation, fraud, waste, abuse, and other violations of law involving employee misconduct. 
• Gathering evidence.
• Interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses at every level of the organization.
• Evaluating evidence.
• Researching and drafting legal reports.
• Training City employees on relevant legal issues.
• Working with local, state and federal authorities.
• Handling special projects, as assigned.

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.

Examples of duties

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. 
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law and must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. 

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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 membership in the state bar must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Experience giving legal advice to all levels of an organization.
• Excellent investigative skills.
• Above-average academic performance
• Superior drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to accommodate workload demands.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and the use of technology in the practice.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Supplemental information

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