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Public Interest Attorney, Bankruptcy and Debtor Rights Specialist
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Interest Attorney to join our team at South Texas College of Law Houston. The ideal candidate will have experience in Bankruptcy Law and debtor rights, with a strong passion for public interest law and clinical legal education.
Key Responsibilities- Provide legal services to clients in bankruptcy and debtor relief cases, including representation in Federal and local courts.
- Supervise and mentor student interns and staff in the performance of their duties, including client interviewing and counseling, factual investigation, and document drafting.
- Develop and implement legal education programs to enhance the skills of clinic staff and educate the community on bankruptcy and debtor rights.
- Assist with client intake, screening, and document gathering, as well as setting appointments and managing cases.
- Represent the Clinics at partnership or collaborative meetings and utilize case management and data aggregation software to maintain program reports and track client data.
- Licensed to practice law in any state or territory of the United States.
- Two (2) years of legal experience or more, with a strong background in Bankruptcy Law and debtor rights.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with cultural competency, to all levels of constituencies.
- High level of business and professional ethics, with a flexible and adaptive approach to meeting the needs of the Clinics' client base.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with reliable transportation and minimum computer and technology skills required.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas.
- Licensed to practice in Federal Bankruptcy court.
- Prior public interest or volunteer experience serving low-income persons.
- Language proficiency other than English.
- Prior experience in teaching, training, or mentoring others.
- Experience with case management software.
South Texas College of Law Houston offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including all health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as a 403(b) employee-only contribution and paid leave time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about public interest law and clinical legal education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
