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AV-rated municipal law firm is seeking an entry-level attorney with 1-2 years of municipal law/local government experience. The firm’s areas of practice are: Public Information Act, Open Meetings Act, Public Safety, Public Works, Ethics/Conflicts, Code Compliance, Zoning, etc. Must be hard-working, team-oriented, and a self-starter with the ability to work on issues with little guidance.
-Prepare court papers, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases and other legal documents.
-Render oral and written legal opinions as requested.
-Research, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authority in the preparation of opinions and briefs.
-Analyze legislation, including proposed state and federal legislation affecting the client.
-Answer legislation, including proposed state and federal legislation affecting the client.
-Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
-Ability to assess his/her work performance.
-Plan and organize work, time and resources.
-Contribute to the development of others within the organization.
-Produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity and timeliness.
-Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and people to whom service is provided.
-Consistently report to work and have work assignments prepared and on schedule.
-Consistently display a positive behavior with regard to work, willingly accept constructive criticism, and be respectful of others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Skill in planning, developing, implementing and administering a legal services program dealing with various governmental functions.
-Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to develop defenses of, and justification for, decisions reached.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
-Ability to exercise independent judgment.
-Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
-Ability to attend meetings and perform work assignments at times other than normal business hours.
-Must be licensed by the State Bar of Texas
-Must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar
The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with bonus plan, etc.
Denise is a very professional business women. In her recruiting business, she always knows the current job market and trends in the economy and how it effects employment of her recruits. You can trust Denise to work hard to place you at a good law firm. She is well connected in the Dallas legal community. She is a serious advocate for her clients and a wonderful recruiter to have on your side.
Kathy Strawn-Frank- Downs Stanford, P.C.
Denise is a highly effective legal personnel recruiter. She has the highest integrity and is a joy to work with. She is highly professional and always is straight forward and a great people "connector". I highly recommend working with Denise if you have the opportunity.
Bruce Avellanet - Bedrock Enterprises, LLC
Denise is a highly effective legal personnel recruiter. She has the highest integrity and is a joy to work with. She is highly professional and always is straight forward and a great people "connector". I highly recommend working with Denise if you have the opportunity.
Charles Gillis - Formally with Munsch
Denise is extremely professional and pleasant to work with. She pays attention to details, advises thoroughly and cares about her clients. Denise is a true asset and I recommend her services to any firm looking for quality results.
Kelly England - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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