Attorney

Position Description

The Attorney will establish and enforce child support and visitation orders and establish paternity in the Family District Courts of Harris County as assigned. Attorney will also conduct interviews with clients and negotiate settlements of pending Court cases with Respondent's attorney or Respondent, when acting pro-se.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish, enforce, modify, and terminate child support and possession/access orders in the Family District Courts of Harris County as assigned.

• Provide legal information to self-represented litigants referred by the Harris County Family District Courts.

• Handle contested litigation in Court.

• Prepare, perfect and orally argue any appeal necessitated by the lower Court.

• Conduct interviews with clients.

• Negotiate settlements of pending Court cases.

• Return client calls and respond to client inquiries in a timely manner.

• Document all client activity accurately and completely on the case management system.

• Prepare legal pleadings.

• Timely handle an assigned caseload. Review all cases and pleadings thoroughly prior to Court filings.

• Administer the early intervention child support program to ensure orders are enforced in a timely manner.

• Advance legal education by keeping abreast of case law and have the ability to cite and apply legal authority.

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 emailADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education andExperience:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree

• Three (3) years of experience working as an attorney in Family Law

Licensure:

• Licensed by the State Bar of Texas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to learn and become proficient in various software and web applications

• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access in a Windows 2000/XP environment

• Willing to learn and become proficient in other County and State of Texas computer programs

• Strong writing ability and oral communication skills required

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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Bilingual preferred

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Monday - Friday | 8 hours a day

• Start time is between 7:00 A.M. and 8:30 A.M.

Work Environment:

• Staff in this position should possess a high level of tolerance for this emotionally demanding and stressful work, while at the same time being supportive and understanding of the stresses being experienced by families.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required

• This would require the ability to lift files up to 10 pounds, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

Additional Information:

• Staff shall be provided the opportunity to participate in both in-service training and occasional extra-departmental seminars and professional development courses

• Staff are responsible for maintaining required training hours three (3) Professional Development classes a year

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.