STAFF ATTORNEY - CIVIL LITIGATION

Company: Texas Southern University
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Security Sensitive Position?: Yes Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F Posting Number: TSU203301 Official TSU Title: STAFF ATTORNEY - CIVIL LITIGATION Grant Title: STAFF ATTORNEY - CIVIL LITIGATION Job Description Summary / TWC Summary: Under general direction of the Director of the Immigration Law Clinic the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Immigration Law Clinic providing legal representation of clients needing assistance with immigration matters from intake to resolution. This position may also handle cases involving other types of civil litigation.

This is a Grant Funded position. Essential Duties Summary:

• Provides legal representation in the Immigration Law Clinic to low-income communities access to justice.
• Provides legal services and representation from intake to resolution.
• 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 the appropriate documents and participating in administrative hearings.
• Conducts legal investigations and provides advice to individuals in need of legal services. Responsible for all aspects of the citizenship process.
• 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. Organizes and conducts community-based clinics as directed.
• Utilizes the ECI case management software to support reporting requirements for grant funded programs.
• Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director.
• Performs other job-related duties as required. % FTE: 1.0 Hiring Range: $64,197.37 - $81,851.64 Education: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Required Licensing/Certification: Licensed to practice law in the United States required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
  • Ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff, including low income households.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
    Skill in:
    • 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.
      Ability to:
      • Work independently.
      • Communicates effectively.
      • Use job-related software.
      • Use job-related systems such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, ProDoc or similar. Work Experience: Requires a minimum of one years of practice experience, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial experience in immigration law. Prefer prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases. Working/Environmental Conditions:
        • 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. UA EEO Statement: 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 Open Until Filled (overrides close field) : Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Open to all applicants. PandoLogic. Keywords: Civil Litigation Attorney, Location: Houston, TX - 77007 , PL: 597441695

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