Legal Services Director

Security Sensitive Position? :

Yes

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203506

Official TSU Title :

Legal Services Director

Grant Title : n / a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

JOB SUMMARY : The Earl Carl Institute at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law seeks a creative and highly experienced Legal Services Director who will work with the Executive Director and lead senior staff to shape and guide the program’s delivery of high-quality legal services to traditionally disenfranchised and underserved communities. POSITION OVERVIEW : The Legal Services Director provides leadership to ensure that The Earl Carl Institute achieves Its overall mission to provide legal assistance to BIPOC and other traditionally disenfranchised populations. The Legal Director Is responsible for facilitating quality delivery of legal services. The Legal Services Director leads, manages, and supports legal personnel consisting of advocacy directors and managing attorneys who provide direct client representation and serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in major litigation, including class action lawsuits. The Legal Services Director also provides public policy analysis and testimony. The Legal Services Director ensures grant compliance. The Legal Services Director works closely with and reports to the Executive Director to lead strategic planning to ensure that the program Is addressing the most significant barriers. Also, while working with the Executive Director, this position focuses on establishing, and Implementing the programmatic vision for the organization’s legal work, recognizing the various and Inter-related tools that a quality, impactful legal nonprofit must employ for meaningful community engagement, client counseling, litigation, permissible policy advocacy, and strategic use of media.

Essential Duties Summary :

Leadership Responsobilities :

• Day-to-day leadership and oversight of ECl’s legal work and legal team members
• Participates In regular case reviews with all attorneys
• Conducts annual Job performance reviews and assists with the development of professional development plans with team members
• Oversees orientation and training of new team members
• Updates client services manual and oversees the efficiencies and effectiveness of the ECI Case Management System and case handling procedures.
• Reviews and responds to complaints regarding Intake and case services
• Oversees the TMSL Student Pro Bono Program and Public Interest Certification
• Reviews timesheets and expense reports of legal team members.

Community Involvement and Systemic Advocacy :

% FTE : 1.0

Hiring Range :

$87,339.81-$111,358.25

Education : Required :

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school or other law school approved by TexasSupreme Court

Required Licensing / Certification :

Licensed to practice law In Texas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.