PT Law Clerk
PT Law Clerk
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04-07-2025
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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:)
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
Bachelors 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
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
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
Bachelors 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.
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 countrys 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. Youll 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 youll 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:
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 veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
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 countrys 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. Youll 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 youll 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 Citys 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 dont 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 nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
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 veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Sandra B. Jacobson J.D. . 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
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact .
Employment Type
Part-Time
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