Job SummaryUnder 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 drafting from intake to litigation. The position may also handle cases involving other types of civil litigation, including family law and foreclosure.ResponsibilitiesProvides legal representation in the Opal Mitchell Lee Property Preservation Project, foreclosure, and other cases to give 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 handled by the attorney.Responds to direct case handling, including communication with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals, filing pleadings, and participating in motions, hearings, and trials.Conducts legal investigations, provides advice to individuals in need of legal services, drafts, and files motions and pleadings in state court on behalf of clients.Serves as lead attorney in cases and may appear in court anywhere in Texas.Develops educational and outreach programs in furtherance of the clinic's related work and handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director.Performs other job‑related duties as required.QualificationsEducation: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.Required Licensing/Certification: Licensed to practice law in Texas.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of: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.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 results.Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices.Planning activities.Legal.Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.Both verbal and written communication.Ability to:Work independently.Use job‑related software.Use job‑related systems such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, ProDoc or similar.Work ExperienceRequires a minimum of five (5) years of practice experience, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial experience in wills and probate, family law, and property law.Prefer prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases.Working/Environmental ConditionsRoutine office environment.Primarily sitting or standing in one location for long periods.Some stooping, lifting, or carrying of light‑weight objects may be required.Use of a video display terminal.Salary Range$64,197.37 – $81,851.64Equal Opportunity Employer StatementIt 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, 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, disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. It 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr