Law Clerk (Part-time) Staff Pool
Houston, Texas
Employer: Houston Community College
Industry: Administrative & Clerical Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
SUMMARY
Coordinate the review of General Counsel legal issues for HCC. Responsible for the initial analysis, preparation, verification, and documentation of legal issues. Responsible for the initial legal response. Serve as the resources person for the colleges' personnel, particularly administrators and officers. Coordinate activities of external counsel,
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.
Provide initial review of HCC contacts. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate, as necessary, the terms and conditions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal
Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents from various departments to prepare for lawsuits and student or employee complaints/grievances/incidents.
Review HCC policies and procedures to determine compliance with current local, state, or federal law. Responsible for review of new/revised laws impacting higher education.
Provide training as needed on legal issues.
Provide direction to legal secretary on scheduling requests or other issues to be brought to the attention of General Counsel
Analyze questions/actions brought forth by administrators/employees/board and determine research requirements.
Research proposed actions to determine compliance with policy, law.
Provide written reports on proper steps to void legal liability and compliance issues.
Provide reports to and reviews with General Counsel, issues of higher level complexity.
Communicate responses to question/actions after initial analysis and/or review with General Counsel.
Prioritize and handle diverse workload of projects, correspondence, and project/report tracking, including coordination or external counsel projects.
The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree and post-graduate work in law or contracts required. EXPERIENCE
One to two (1-2) years in legal field preferably in post secondary education institution.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and other legal research databases required
Ability to research governmental regulations, laws and legislation
High level of analytical ability flexibility, self-motivation, dependability and human relations skills required
Extensive knowledge of laws applying to higher education preferred
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, excellent organization and problem solving skills, ability to assume initiative required
Solid judgment in decision -making, ability to act with little or no supervision
Additional Information
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
Coordinate the review of General Counsel legal issues for HCC. Responsible for the initial analysis, preparation, verification, and documentation of legal issues. Responsible for the initial legal response. Serve as the resources person for the colleges' personnel, particularly administrators and officers. Coordinate activities of external counsel,
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.
Provide initial review of HCC contacts. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate, as necessary, the terms and conditions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal
Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents from various departments to prepare for lawsuits and student or employee complaints/grievances/incidents.
Review HCC policies and procedures to determine compliance with current local, state, or federal law. Responsible for review of new/revised laws impacting higher education.
Provide training as needed on legal issues.
Provide direction to legal secretary on scheduling requests or other issues to be brought to the attention of General Counsel
Analyze questions/actions brought forth by administrators/employees/board and determine research requirements.
Research proposed actions to determine compliance with policy, law.
Provide written reports on proper steps to void legal liability and compliance issues.
Provide reports to and reviews with General Counsel, issues of higher level complexity.
Communicate responses to question/actions after initial analysis and/or review with General Counsel.
Prioritize and handle diverse workload of projects, correspondence, and project/report tracking, including coordination or external counsel projects.
The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EDUCATION
One to two (1-2) years in legal field preferably in post secondary education institution.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and other legal research databases required
Ability to research governmental regulations, laws and legislation
High level of analytical ability flexibility, self-motivation, dependability and human relations skills required
Extensive knowledge of laws applying to higher education preferred
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, excellent organization and problem solving skills, ability to assume initiative required
Solid judgment in decision -making, ability to act with little or no supervision
Additional Information
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
Created: 2024-06-15
Reference: 230028V
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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