Associate Attorney

Description:

We are looking for a full-time associate attorney to join our team. The Randle Law Office, "RLO", is a municipal law firm and serves as legal counsel for governmental entities throughout Texas. RLO values work-life balance with a low annual billable requirement, bonuses are paid quarterly based on 1650 billable hours per year. We do this because we believe the best work is produced by attorneys with a work-life balance. While RLO attorneys are required to attend night-time City Council meetings as assigned, RLO is committed to providing a flexible work environment and schedule in exchange.

The right attorney will enjoy tackling a wide variety of topics. Some of these areas include: economic development, elections & voting rights, ethics & professionalism, land use & development, law enforcement & municipal court; legislative consulting & advocacy, open meetings & open records, personnel & employment matters, procurement & construction projects, real estate transactions, utilities & telecommunications; water, wastewater & the environment.

You may be assigned to:

• Advise and provide solutions and legal advice to municipal clients,
• Draft legal documents including orders, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and procedures,
• Draft and review contracts, leases, easements, and deeds,
• Research state and federal law, including statutes, administrative regulations, attorney general opinions, case law, and preparing legal memoranda.
• Advocate for clients’ interest in court and before administrative bodies

Benefits include:

Health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401k and 401k matching, annual bar dues, selected professional memberships and conferences paid by the firm, mandatory continuing legal education paid by the firm, and quarterly bonuses for attorneys meeting billing requirements.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Texas Law School and licensed in Texas in good standing
• Strong research and writing skills
• Exceptional oral communication skills, including ability to speak effectively in small groups, before large audiences at public meetings, and in the courtroom.
• 1650 billable hours per year
• Some experience as a civil litigator in Texas desirable
• A working knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Independent and self-motivating, willing to quickly learn Municipal Law.
• Organized, dependable and steady.
• Capable of transitioning between numerous clients on multiple subjects daily.
• Current Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record, and the ability to drive long distances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77024