Associate

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYLaw firm seeks an associate to assist in private practice. Firm represents local governmental entities with some public finance work.Must have at least 3 years of experience.Flexible work schedule available for the right candidateDescriptionThe Associate Attorney provides counsel on applicable legal and policy matters, and assists onfinancial issues.The Associate Attorney must be internally motivated, team-oriented while havingthe ability to work independently, and comfortable interacting with array of people.This person will work directly with our clients and their consultants/vendors to achieve desiredoutcomes.Need to have a strong work ethic, be a team player, but also be able to work alone; and be detailed oriented and organized.1,800 billable requirement.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Documents: Drafts, reviews and revises documents including public meeting agendas andminutes, formal letters, orders, resolutions and other client-related documents. Overseesfinal compilation.
• Contracts: Negotiates, drafts, reviews and, revises a variety of different kinds of contracts.
• Research: Collects and evaluates legal precedents and other relevant information to adviseclients on legal options and risks, and to ensure compliance.
• Meetings: Prepares for and attends public meetings of governmental bodies both in ouroffice and offsite. Attending some night meetings is a requirement of the job.
• Communication: Routinely communicates with clients and their consultants/vendors byphone, email and video conference.
• Projects: Participates in special projects such as elections and Texas Public InformationAct (PIA) responses for clients as needed.
• Administrative: Enters time in time and billing softwareBenefits summary is below:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance (up to 50k) – Firm pays 100% for the employee. Employee pays for dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage – AFLAC (Employee pays for coverage).
• 401k Plan – Employee is eligible to participate on the first of the month following 180 days of employment and the Firm makes a 3% safe harbor contribution based on the employee’s salary
• PTO – accrual basis and available after 6 months of employment (17 days is accrued the first year) (obviously a tad different for exempt employees but this is our standard)
• Holidays – 10 a year, including 1 floating holiday
• Parking – Firm pays for a reserved parking space the Associate
• Cell phone – The firm provides either a company-issued cell phone and service plan or a monthly cell phone stipend if the employee wishes to use their personal phone for business purposes.
• Relaxed dress code – client facing meetings excludedApplicant needs to supply resume, their transcript and writing sample.