Provide legal services for Family Eldercare’s Guardianship Program with administrative support from a Legal
Assistant.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Serve as lead attorney by attending and being the primary legal contact for court hearings in Travis, Williamson, and other Texas Counties as needed.
•Draft and e-file required guardianship pleadings (inventories, accountings, applications for selling property, etc.).
•Develop and oversee procedures and systems necessary to comply with Texas Estates Codes and local court rules.
•Establish and maintain liaison relationships with court personnel and attorneys.•Oversee Legal billing needs and ensure collection of all applicable fees (attorney, guardianship commission, case management, etc.)•Assist Director of Guardianship in providing support to legal assistant(s) through training and orientation.
•Participate in interviews and contribute to hiring decisions for legal support staff.
•Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Competencies: •Familiarity Texas Estate and Probate law
•Knowledge of community services, resources, and entitlements and how to access them.
•Comfortable working with people of all backgrounds, including individuals with mental illness or developmental delays, with the ability to respect the dignity and strengths of each individual.•Effective time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
•Effective verbal and written communication skills
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships both interdepartmentally and with external stakeholders
Education and Experience:
•J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND one (1) years licensed attorney work experience. Familiarity with Guardianship, Probate, and Estates law required.
•Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Office 365, Adobe, and E-File Texas
Licenses and/or Certifications:
•Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
•Must have guardianship ad litem certification, or be able to obtain it prior to start date
Work Environment:
•This position operates in an office environment with remote work flexibilities, and off-site settings (courts, client properties, etc.)
•There will be routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
•Requires face-to-face interaction and phone contact with program staff, clients, and outside professionals.
•Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standard
•Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,041.00 - $98,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78754: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78754