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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 month ago

STAFF ATTORNEY CIVIL LITIGATION- CLEAN SLATE FOR JUVENILES & ADULTS

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is dedicated to providing legal representation for low-income communities. The Staff Attorney will primarily work on the Clean Slate For Juveniles & Adults Project, offering legal representation for juveniles and adults in various legal matters related to the justice system.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Provides legal representation in the Earl Carl Institute Clean Slate Project for Juveniles and Adults and other related cases as needed to provide low income communities access to justice

Provides legal services and representation from intake to litigation

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 pleading and participating in motions hearings and trials

Conducts legal investigations and provides advice to individuals in need of legal services. Drafts and files motions and pleadings in state court on behalf of clients of the law school clinic. Responsible for all aspects of the litigation of cases

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. Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director

Performs other job-related duties as required

Qualification

Legal representationLitigationWestlawLexis/NexisMicrosoft OfficeIndependent judgmentPlanning activitiesAnalyzing documentsCommunication skills

Required

Under general direction of the Earl Carl Director and the Dean, the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Clean Slate For Juveniles & Adults Project providing legal representation of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system and school disciplinary actions, as well as assisting adults with restoring their lives after intersecting with the justice system

This position would handle cases involving Criminal Record Clearing, driver's license restoration, resolving court fines and fees, and voting rights restoration post-conviction

Provides legal representation in the Earl Carl Institute Clean Slate Project for Juveniles and Adults and other related cases as needed to provide low income communities access to justice

Provides legal services and representation from intake to litigation

Supervises, assesses and structures the practice work of students working as investigators or providing other legal support on cases being handled by the attorney

Conducts legal investigations and provides advice to individuals in need of legal services

Drafts and files motions and pleadings in state court on behalf of clients of the law school clinic

Responsible for all aspects of the litigation of cases

Serves as lead attorney in their cases and may appear in Court anywhere in Texas

Responsible for development of educational and outreach programs in furtherance of ECI's clinic related work

Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director

Performs other job-related duties as required

Ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Performs duties within scope of general University policies, procedures and objectives

Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments