PT Law Clerk

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is seeking a PT Law Clerk to assist with legal reviews and compliance tasks. In this role, you will provide crucial support to General Counsel, ensure adherence to legal standards, and help facilitate training and direction for HCC staff. Ideal candidates will possess a strong legal background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year in the legal field, preferably in a post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge of laws applying to higher education preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review of General Counsel legal issues for HCC.
• Provide initial review of HCC contacts and ensure compliance with laws.
• Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents for lawsuits.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and post-graduate work in law or contracts

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis-Nexis

Job description

PT Law Clerk (Education)

JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates 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. Serves as the resources person for the colleges' personnel, particularly administrators and officers. Coordinates activities of external counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned:)

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

Interpret and answer questions about HCC political

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 a varied workload of projects, correspondence, and project/report tracking, including coordination or external counsel projects

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree and post-graduate work in law or contracts required

EXPERIENCE

1 year in legal field, preferably in post-secondary education institution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and other legal research databases required.
• Able 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.
• Able 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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

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:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

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 involvement, innovation and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].