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Form of workSalary: $102,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 12220
Department: Office of Managed Assigned Counsel
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Resource Attorneys will be primary liaisons between the MAC Office and individual courts. Resource Attorneys will be responsible for the following: assisting with managing appointments of attorneys deemed eligible to accept misdemeanor appointments; monitoring caseloads among MAC-Appointed Attorneys; providing resources, support and oversight to MAC-Appointed Attorneys; and assistance with day-to-day problem resolution in discovery, litigation, or trial issues. A Resource Attorney will be one of four--providing a ratio of one Resource Attorney in direct management of teams of attorneys on the MAC appointment list.
Resource attorneys will handle conflict resolution on behalf of attorneys between clients, prosecutors, or judges should they arise. Resource attorneys will be available to sit with attorneys as first or second chair counsel if necessary. Resource attorneys will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for attorneys in their work of appointed cases only. Resource attorneys will assist both the Misdemeanor Division Chief/Training Director with training duties as needed and Legal Operations Director with operational duties as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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.
Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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.
Preferences
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Salary:
Work Environment:
Reporting Relationships:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Ongoing interview | Position will remain open until hire
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
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Have you earned a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, university or college?
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Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
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Are you currently licensed in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas?
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If you are not currently in good standing, can you provide proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days of acceptance of offer?Please attach all applicable documentation along with your application.
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Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience as criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have a Jury trial experience?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide details about your jury trial experience.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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This application requires the following attachments:-Cover letter-Updated resume-Three (3) references that include the nature of the relationship as to each reference in addition to their contact information.-Writing sample specifically in the area of criminal law that does not exceed six (6) double-spaced pages.-A current letter of good standing from your state bar of practice or proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days.Did you attach all required documents to this application?
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Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 12220
Department: Office of Managed Assigned Counsel
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Resource Attorneys will be primary liaisons between the MAC Office and individual courts. Resource Attorneys will be responsible for the following: assisting with managing appointments of attorneys deemed eligible to accept misdemeanor appointments; monitoring caseloads among MAC-Appointed Attorneys; providing resources, support and oversight to MAC-Appointed Attorneys; and assistance with day-to-day problem resolution in discovery, litigation, or trial issues. A Resource Attorney will be one of four--providing a ratio of one Resource Attorney in direct management of teams of attorneys on the MAC appointment list.
Resource attorneys will handle conflict resolution on behalf of attorneys between clients, prosecutors, or judges should they arise. Resource attorneys will be available to sit with attorneys as first or second chair counsel if necessary. Resource attorneys will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for attorneys in their work of appointed cases only. Resource attorneys will assist both the Misdemeanor Division Chief/Training Director with training duties as needed and Legal Operations Director with operational duties as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing assignments of attorneys deemed eligible to accept misdemeanor appointments.
- Monitoring caseloads among MAC-Appointed Attorneys.
- Managing problem resolution in discovery, litigation, or trial issues as well as conflict resolution on behalf of the court appointed attorneys between clients, prosecutors, or judges should they arise.
- Monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC.
- Assisting Misdemeanor Division Chief & Training Director & Legal Operations Director with training and operational duties as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
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.
Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
- ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION:
- Cover letter
- Updated resume
- Three (3) references that include the nature of the relationship as to each reference in addition to their contact information.
- Writing sample specifically in the area of criminal law that does not exceed six (6) double-spaced pages.
- A current letter of good standing from your state bar of practice.
- Applicants who do not completely comply with submission requirements will not be considered for an interview.
Education and Experience:
- A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law college or university.
- A Texas law license in good standing
- OR proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days of acceptance of offer is required (permission of submissions beyond 30 days are based upon exigent circumstances and within Executive Director's discretion).
- At least five (5) years experience as a criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants.
- Jury trial experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of Texas criminal law, procedure, and evidence.
- Must be able to manage and teach other attorneys, and to practice law in a large institutional environment.
- Must possess deep knowledge of trial skills as well as the ability to teach them.
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.
Preferences
- Applicants who are currently licensed to practice in Texas.
- At least five (5) jury trials as lead counsel.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week
- Nights and weekends as necessary
Salary:
- $102,000 - $112,000 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Jail visits when necessary.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports To Position: Misdemeanor Division Chief/Training Director
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Ongoing interview | Position will remain open until hire
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Have you earned a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, university or college?
- Yes
- No
02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Are you currently licensed in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
04
If you are not currently in good standing, can you provide proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days of acceptance of offer?Please attach all applicable documentation along with your application.
- Yes
- No
05
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than five (5) years
- Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
- Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
- Seven (7) years or more
- I do not have this experience
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience as criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07
Do you have a Jury trial experience?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide details about your jury trial experience.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
09
This application requires the following attachments:-Cover letter-Updated resume-Three (3) references that include the nature of the relationship as to each reference in addition to their contact information.-Writing sample specifically in the area of criminal law that does not exceed six (6) double-spaced pages.-A current letter of good standing from your state bar of practice or proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days.Did you attach all required documents to this application?
- Yes
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