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Assistant County Attorney - Environmental Division

Harris County

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

About the role

Posting number: 16931

Department: County Attorney's Office

Job classification: Attorney

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services, Legal, Attorney

Summary

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General Summary:
The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking an Attorney to join our Environmental Division. This position will specialize in state court enforcement of environmental laws and related county regulations – primarily focused on fire code and floodplain enforcement. Under the supervision of the Division Director and Deputy Division Director, the attorney will be responsible for managing an active caseload, focused on representing the County’s interests in state court enforcement matters. The attorney in this role is responsible for assisting with case development, legal research, development of legal theories, drafting pleadings and briefs, and handling litigation.

The attorney will have the ability to earn compensatory time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek. The Environmental Division currently operates on a flexible hybrid remote schedule and the selected candidate may likewise be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts legal, and technical research and reviews case law to issues as they develop in cases.
Utilizes databases, such as EJScreen, to assist in developing cases.
Investigates facts and obtains evidence in cases.
Work closely with technical experts to develop cases.
Drafts legal documents, including, petitions, discovery, motions, and briefs.
Be prepared for court hearings, and trial.
Develops and manages relationships with clients, courts, the public and other work groups related to assigned cases.
Monitors cases to ensure that all deadlines are timely met.
Reviews and responds to motions filed by opposing counsel.
Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
Ensures proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
Maintaining case files electronically in OpenText.
Responding promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
Participates in one-on-one sessions with the Division Director/Deputy Director to give and receive feedback. • Participates in Division staff meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues on the development of new and pending matters.
Encourages and mentors attorneys, paralegals, interns, and law clerks.
Performs 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.

Examples of duties

Supporting Job Application Documents:

Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, unofficial law school transcript, and at least one (1) writing sample with their application.

Education and Licensure:

A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-accredited college of law.
Active Bar License in Good Standing for the State of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.