Staff Attorney Civil Lit- Clean Slate for Juveniles & Adults
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX 77004
$64,197.37 - $81,851.64 a year
Description
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203560
Official TSU Title
Staff Attorney Civil Lit- Clean Slate for Juveniles & Adults
Grant Title
yes
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
Essential Duties Summary
- 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
% 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:
- 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 result.
- Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices.
- Planning activities.
- Legal.
- Analyzing documents.
- Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Work independently.
- Communicates effectively.
- Use job-related software.
- Use job-related systems such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, ProDoc or similar.
Work Experience
Required:
A minimum of one (1) year of practice experience, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial experience in Juvenile practice, school disciplinary actions, child custody cases, criminal record expunctions and nondisclosures, and Criminal Law defense.
Preferred:
Prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases.
A minimum of one (1) year of practice experience, with strong preference given to candidates with substantial experience in Juvenile practice, school disciplinary actions, child custody cases, criminal record expunctions and nondisclosures, and Criminal Law defense.
Preferred:
Prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Routine office environment.
- Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
- Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required. Use of video display terminal.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It 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, individuals with 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, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy 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.
Close Date
11/14/2025
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.