STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION

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Title Information

Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Information

Official TSU Title STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION Grant Title STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION Job Description Summary / TWC Summary Under general direction of the Associate Director of Civil Advocacy the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservation Project providing legal representation of clients needing assistance with probate matters and will drafting from intake to litigation. This position may also handle cases involving other types of civil litigation including family law and foreclosure.

This is a Grant Funded position. Essential Duties Summary

% 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 Texas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

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Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

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