Staff Attorney
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
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]
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.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of experience as an attorney in Probate area of law.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:
$89,000.00 - $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.
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