Posting Details
Title Information
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203719
Official TSU Title
Supervising Attorney – Heirs Property Program
Grant Title
Supervising Attorney – Heirs Property Program
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
Under the direction of the Legal Services Director, the Supervising Attorney leads the Heirs Property Program, overseeing legal representation in probate, estate planning, and property preservation matters. This role includes direct supervision of staff attorneys, law students, and legal support personnel, ensuring high-quality, client-centered legal services. The Supervising Attorney also contributes to strategic planning, compliance, and outreach efforts to advance the mission of the Earl Carl Institute.
This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties Summary
- Provides oversight and supervision of attorneys and legal interns handling heirs’ property cases including clearing titles through probate and estate planning cases.
- Manages caseloads and ensures timely, effective legal representation from intake through litigation.
- Develops and implements training programs for staff and students on relevant legal topics and procedures.
- Serves as lead counsel in complex or high-impact cases and may appear in court throughout Texas.
- Collaborates with the Legal Services Director to develop strategic goals for the Heirs Property Program.
- Ensures compliance with grant requirements and reporting obligations.
- Oversees case management system usage and data integrity.
- Leads community outreach and educational initiatives related to property preservation and estate planning.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and case law.
- Conducts legal research, drafts pleadings, and supervises document preparation.
- Manage staff in administrative matters (i.e. onboarding, leave, etc.)
- Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and client-centered work environment.
- Performs administrative duties and other tasks assigned by leadership.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$64,197.37 - $81,851.64
Education
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association ( ABA ) accredited law school.
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed to practice law in Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Real Estate and Probate law preferred.
- Ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural population of clients, students and staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Exercises critical thinking.
- Perform duties within scope of general University policies, procedures and objectives.
- Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.
- Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result.
- Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices.
- Planning activities.
- Legal research and writing.
- Analyzing documents.
- Make recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Supervise and mentor attorneys and students.
- Manage high caseloads and meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Use legal software such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and Txdoc.
Work Experience
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in general civil legal practice and substantive law in the areas described above.
- Prefer prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases.
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Routine office environment.
- Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
- Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects lightweight may be required.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
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
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have prior experience as lead attorney in all or some combination of these types of cases?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in general civil legal practice and substantive law in the areas described above?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience using legal software such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and Txdoc?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
