- Provide high-quality representation to clients who are survivors of domestic violence in accordance with agency policies and procedures and will an attorney's responsibilities under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Lawyer's Creed, and the American Bar Association's Standards for Providers.
- Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
- Handle a caseload involving substantial litigation and other justice-related advocacy
- Support cases by gathering evidence, advise clients about their rights, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits from beginning to end.
- Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses with cultural competence, as well as handle other tasks in representing clients and the agency.
- Responsibility to interprets laws, rulings and regulations for client's best interest
- Supervisor and coordinate activities of staff attorneys, paralegal, volunteer, or student workers.
- Responsible for planning and implementing trainings to members of the judiciary, law enforcement, advocates, and others in order to expand our services and ensure best practices throughout Texas.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Licensed to practice in Texas.
- Minimum of 5 years' direct family law experience including divorce, protective order, and custody.
- Ability to work in a solo practitioner atmosphere and paralegal support
- Sophisticated understanding of criminal law related to Domestic Violence is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal skills required
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability strongly preferred
- Licensed to practice in Texas.
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