Associate Attorney

We are looking for two full-time associate attorneys 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 attorneys 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
• 15 days of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• 401k
• 401k matching
• annual bar dues
• selected professional memberships and conferences paid by the firm
• mandatory continuing legal education paid by the firm
• 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 preferred, with 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:

$100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 15 days of Paid time off and 11 vacation days
• Vision insurance
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, Texas 77024 (4 days in office, one day work remotely).

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 preferred, with 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.