Position: Trial Attorney Part-time
Organization: El Paso County Domestic Relations Office
Location: El Paso, Texas
Job Description:
The Attorney/Trial Attorney under close supervision, will assist with the Self-Represented Litigant program. The attorney will help self-represented litigants in uncontested family law cases by reviewing their proposed final orders. This review is in accordance with cases by reviewing their proposed final orders. This review is in accordance with the Power and Duties of a Domestic Relations Office set forth in the Texas Family in understanding, complying with, or enforcing the party’s duties and obligations under this code. “Tex. Fam. Code § 203.004 (10).
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties
- Performs legal research, and keeps abreast of changes in the law;
- Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration;
- Reviews family case law related legal documents;
- Conducts legal research on family law statutes and case law;
- Prepares materials for review by, and use by, Senior Trial Attorney in Domestic Relations Office; and
- Provides legal support to educate families and to protect the lives and future of children.
- Examines video, file and physical case evidence;
Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests; - Responds to phone calls from the general public; provides general information;
- Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents;
- Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials;
- Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;
- Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;
- Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
- Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Other Important Duties*
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned;
- May work extended hours and weekends;
- Regular out of town travel for professional conferences and meetings;
- Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment;
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Certificates and Licenses Required:
Must have and maintain a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
Application Information:
Application Close Date: May 24, 2024 at 11:59pm Mountain Time
