Part time attorney Job at Harris County, Houston, TX

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  • Harris County
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Establish, enforce, modify, and terminate child support and possession/access orders in the Family District Courts of Harris County as assigned. 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. Negotiate settlements of pending Court cases.
  • Provide legal information to self-represented litigants referred by the Harris County Family District Courts.
  • Conduct interviews with clients. 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, including child support review process pleadings and orders.
  • 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


If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email  ADACoordinator@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.

Education and  Experience:

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.

  • Licensed by the State Bar of Texas.

  • Fifteen (15) years of experience working as an attorney in Family Law.  

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 communication skills.

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.

  • Experience with the Texas Child Support System, including the child support review process.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Regular Part-time | Flexible hours of work  

  • Monday - Friday | Eight (8) hours a day

    • Start time is between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.  

Salary:  
  • Depends on Qualifications
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods
    • Plus, benefits

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.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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