Staff Attorney - Houston, United States - Harris County (TX)

Harris County (TX) Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and Prepare for Hearings on Probate of Will, Heirship Determination, and Estate Administration Applications.
Review and appoint Attorneys Ad Litem on Decedent Estates.
Research and Brief Legal Questions arising from cases, Ancillary Motions before the court and prepare for hearings.
Conference with Judge on all above.
Stay abreast of Case Law and Legislative Updates and Changes to the Texas Estate Code to maintain proficiency in citing and applying legal authority.
Keep Judge and Court Staff updated on Case Law and Legislative.
Updates and Changes to the Texas Estate Code.
Advance legal education through applicable Continuing Legal Education Courses.
Assist Judge during Ancillary, Contested Matters and Trial.
General Assistance at Judge's and Staff's request.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

Requirements

Education and Licensure:

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law.
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas.

Certification and Training:

Guardianship Ad Litem Certification, upon hire.
Implicit Bias Training, shortly upon hire.

NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.

You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

"See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience as an attorney in Probate area of law.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Regular Full-time
Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:
* $89, $95,000.00 Annually

Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.

Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01

Do you have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree?

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

03

Are you Licensed by the State Bar of Texas?

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as an attorney in Probate area of law? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

Less than two (2) years
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
Four (4) years or more
I do not have this experience

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience as an attorney in Probate area of law.

Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

, I am fluent in both of these languages

, I am fluent in only one of these languages

, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone

Website

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