Job Description

Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta is seeking a water law associate with at least three years of legal experience to work with our water, environmental, and local government clients. The water law associate will work as a team member with our attorneys and clients, perform substantive legal functions in client matters, maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality in the firm’s legal work, participate in marketing efforts, and be responsible for client development. All work will be performed under the supervision of a partner.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have at least three years of legal experience, with an emphasis on water law practice.

• The ideal candidate will have experience representing clients before the PUC, TCEQ, and SOAH, including representation of governmental entities such as water districts, water supply corporations, municipalities, and regional authorities on matters involving water quality, water and wastewater utilities, water rights, permitting and compliance, open government, and general counsel services.

• Candidates for this position must possess strong communication, research, and writing skills.

• Candidates must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and display excellent organization and prioritization skills.

In addition to the above, the water law associate must meet the following baseline criteria:

• Maintain membership in the Texas State Bar and complete all required Continuing Legal Education requirements on an annual basis;
• Follow ethical requirements set forth in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and comply with all requirements of the firm's professional liability insurer;
• Apply analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters;
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and provide information with courtesy and tact;
• Possess ability to travel to private and public entities locally and statewide to meet client needs on legal matters;
• Possess willingness and ability to travel to and attend evening client meetings;
• Demonstrate ability to commit to time in excess of 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position;
• Demonstrate ability to supervise legal support staff;
• Demonstrate ability to apply a high level of effort while organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks under time constraints; and
• Demonstrate willingness to remain up to date regarding technology and apply acquired knowledge and training to the position.

Job Type 

Full-time

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

This an in-office position at our firm’s Austin location, with some remote work permitted after a period of acclimation to the firm and demonstration of ability to work efficiently with supervisors and other firm personnel.

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