Staff Attorney - Harris County

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and Prepare for Hearings on Probate of Will, Heirship Determination, and Estate Administration Applications. 
• Review and appoint Attorneys Ad Litem on Decedent Estates. 
• Research and Brief Legal Questions arising from cases, Ancillary Motions before the court and prepare for hearings. 
• Conference with Judge on all above. 
• Stay abreast of Case Law and Legislative Updates and Changes to the Texas Estate Code to maintain proficiency in citing and applying legal authority. 
• Keep Judge and Court Staff updated on Case Law and Legislative.
• Updates and Changes to the Texas Estate Code. 
• Advance legal education through applicable Continuing Legal Education Courses. 
• Assist Judge during Ancillary, Contested Matters and Trial. 
• General Assistance at Judge's and Staff's request.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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