- Provides legal representation in the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservation Project, foreclosure and other cases needed to provide low-income communities access to justice.
- Provides legal services and representation from intake to litigation.
- Supervises, assesses and structures the practice work of students working as investigators or providing other legal support on cases being handled by the attorney.
- Responsible for direct case handling, to include communication with courts, clients, opposing counsel and other professionals as well as filing pleading and participating in motions hearings and trials.
- Conducts legal investigations and provides advice to individuals in need of legal services. Drafts and files motions and pleadings in state court on behalf of clients of the law school clinic. Responsible for all aspects of the litigation of cases.
- Serves as lead attorney in their cases and may appears in Court anywhere in Texas.
- Responsible for development of educational and outreach programs in furtherance of ECI's clinic related work. Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
- Ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
- Performs duties within scope of general University policies, procedures and objectives.
- Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.
- Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result.
- Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices.
- Planning activities.
- Legal.
- Analyzing documents.
- Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices.
- Both verbal and written communication.
- Work independently.
- Communicates effectively.
- Use job-related software.
- Use job-related systems such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, ProDoc or similar.
- Routine office environment.
- Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
- Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
- Use of video display terminal.
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staff attorney – civil litigation - Houston, United States - InsideHigherEd
Description
Security Sensitive Position?:Yes
Hours of Work:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Posting Number:TSU203114
Official TSU Title:STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION
Grant Title:STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:Under general direction of the Associate Director of Civil Advocacy the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservation Project providing legal representation of clients needing assistance with probate matters and will drafting from intake to litigation. This position may also handle cases involving other types of civil litigation including family law and foreclosure.
This is a Grant Funded position.
1.0
Hiring Range:$55, $69,392.00
Education:Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in wills and probate, family law, and property law.
Required Licensing/Certification:Licensed to practice law in Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Prefer prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases.
Working/Environmental Conditions:It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Open to all applicants.
