PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY
City of HoustonHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Minimum of four years of experience practicing law and active membership in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in planning and development practice in a governmental entity in Texas.
- Exceptional drafting skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Above-average academic performance.
- Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Proficiency with Office 365 and technology in legal practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, world-renowned theater groups and the brains behind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming with personality. With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions and other arts programs presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of cultural programs. On any given night, it's a safe bet that there's a show somewhere in Houston's Theater District. More than 2 million people visit the Downtown area each year to attend one of the city's world-class performances. Within the Museum District you will find eighteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are clustered in this area, drawing a reported seven million visitors to the district each year. Houston’s restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse as its 4 million residents. ForbesTraveler.com ranked Houston as one of the best restaurant cities in America. The city is jam-packed with more than 8,000 tempting eateries that feature culinary flavors from more than 35 countries. With 56,405 acres of total park space, Houston rates first among the nation's 10 most populous cities in total acreage of park land. The 165 public and private golf courses around the city and teams in nearly every major professional sport keep sports fever high year-round. The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running. We are always looking for everyone from Engineers to IT Professionals, from entry level to executive level. Check back here for current postings, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cohcareers or on Twitter @COHCareers for all the up to date recruitment happenings!