STAFF ATTORNEY – CIVIL LITIGATION – HEIRSHIP

Position Details

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Civil Advocacy the Staff Attorney acts as staff attorney primarily for the Heirs Property Program providing legal representation of clients needing assistance with civil matters, primarily related to property preservation and estate planning matters from intake to litigation. This position may also handle cases involving other types of civil litigation.

Essential Duties Summary

• Provides legal representation in the various probate and estate planning matters 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, and relatives, and other legal professionals.
• Strategizes with team members on how to resolve clients’ cases in a favorable and efficient manner.
• Stays informed about current laws and caselaw.
• Conducts legal investigations and client communications. Ensures a client-centered representation practice. Keeps clients apprised of all aspects of their cases.
• Enters case information into the ECI case management system.
• 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.
• Complies with all grant requirements from funding sources.
• Also handles administrative activities as directed by an Associate Director or Executive Director.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.