Municipal Litigation Attorney

Job overview

The Municipal Litigation Attorney position is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience, with no numeric amount specified. Olson & Olson LLP provides legal services to municipalities and governmental entities throughout Texas. The attorney handles local government defense matters from case inception through appeal, with responsibility for legal research, motions, discovery, trial preparation, mediation, settlements, case management, and client counseling. The role includes direct interaction with municipal clients, public officials, and employees.

What you'll do

• Research legal issues and draft memoranda
• draft and argue motions
• conduct discovery and depositions
• assist with trial preparation and participate in trials
• participate in mediation
• negotiate and draft settlements
• manage cases
• advise and meet with municipal clients
• report case status to supervising attorneys, partners, and clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

municipal litigation attorney

houston tx

olson & olson llp

local government defense

municipal clients

state and federal courts

legal research

motion practice

discovery

trial preparation

texas bar license

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parking
• 401(k) profit sharing and self-contributory plan
• bonus program
• life insurance
• paid holidays and time off
• FSA and HSA
• disability coverage
• and bar dues paid by the firm.

About the employer

Olson & Olson, LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.