• Performing citizen intake and direct filing of charges
• Researching and analyzing ordinances, statutes, case law, administrative opinions, rules of procedure and evidence and drafting legal memoranda
• Interacting extensively with the public, defense attorneys, judges, court personnel, police officers and inspectors
• Conducting, reviewing, and preparing discovery
• Representing the City of Houston and State of Texas in civil and administrative proceedings such as dangerous dog, animal cruelty and tow hearings
• Researching, analyzing, and drafting criminal complaints
• Performing legal research and preparing formal and informal legal opinions regarding criminal and municipal law
• Counseling the city's departments about city ordinances and state statutes
• Assisting the City Attorney and others with special projects such as drafting City Attorney Legal Opinions and City Ordinances
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including days, nights, and some weekends.

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