PT Law Clerk

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:)

1. 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



2. Interpret and
   answer questions about HCC political
3. Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents from various departments to prepare for
   lawsuits and student or employee complaints/grievances/incidents
4. 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

5. Provide training as
   needed on legal issues
6. Provide direction to legal secretary on scheduling requests or other issues to be brought to the attention of
   General Counsel
7. Analyze questions/actions brought forth by administrators/employees/board and determine research
   requirements
8. Research proposed actions to determine compliance with policy, law
9. Provide written reports on proper steps to
   void legal liability and compliance issues
10. Provide reports to and reviews with General Counsel, issues of higher-level
    complexity
11. Communicate responses to question/actions after initial analysis and/or review with General Counsel
12. Prioritize
    and handle a varied workload of projects, correspondence, and project/report tracking, including coordination or external counsel
    projects

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Bachelor’s 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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee
occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
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 country’s 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. You’ll 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, you’ll 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 City’s 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 don’t 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 nation’s top institutions.
• With over
  150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is
  the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this
sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

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 veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., 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 hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and
their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning
environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations
to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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