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| Company: | HGAC - Houston-Galveston Area Council , TX | ||
| Job Title: | Senior Program Attorney $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Non-Profit [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 83221 | ||
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| We make decisions that impact the region’s transportation system, safeguard the well-being of seniors, connect people to jobs, support families in recovering from natural disasters, preserve water quality for future generations, and much more. Our work is focused on making the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. Senior Program Attorney Location: Houston Job Type: Full time What will I be doing: Primary responsibility is to coordinate and stage legal clinics at senior and community centers throughout the H-GAC region. Eligible seniors receive attorney-drafted legal documents free-of-charge. Note: This position involves extensive same-day travel in H-GAC’s service area in order to meet face-to-face with clients in group and individual settings. Provide information, referrals and representation to victims regarding orders of protection, powers of attorney and guardianship as well as credit restoration, public benefits, housing, and other issues arising from the abuse. Serve as liaison for abuse victims with law enforcement officers and prosecutors as well as Adult Protective Services caseworkers and investigators. With client permission, will share applicable information and coordinate efforts with criminal justice agencies. Interview clients and/or review completed intakes in order to compile and summarize critical information regarding the victim’s needs and rights as well as eligibility for any applicable remedies and/or services. Key Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school and a current Texas law license in good standing Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred Knowledge of the law as it pertains to elder abuse and/or domestic violence Direct client-services experience in one of the following: advance planning, wills and trusts, or guardianship. Able to work independently and manage a busy client caseload Able to communicate patiently and effectively with senior and disabled clients who are experiencing high stress due to being a victim of crime Computer proficiency, including with legal research, document assembly and filing software Do you have: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region. Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Senior Program Attorney $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 83221 |
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| Company: | HGAC - Houston-Galveston Area Council | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Houston, TX USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 77000 | ||
| Post Date: | 01/06/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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