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Posted May 08, 2024

Staff Attorney

Harris County
Houston, TX Full Time
Reference: HarrisCounty4499007

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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