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Supreme Court of Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health... STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION Salary Group B27 Class 350 See Supreme Court job posting here: https://www.txcourts.gov/careers/ ATTORNEY IV $80,000‐$100,000 Full‐time: 40 Hours per Week GENERAL DESCRIPTION Assist in the implementation of the goals of the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health (the JCMH), a commission created by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court of Texas

Judicial Commission on Mental Health...

STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION Salary Group B27 Class 350

See Supreme Court job posting here: https://www.txcourts.gov/careers/

ATTORNEY IV

$80,000‐$100,000
Full‐time: 40 Hours per Week

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Assist in the implementation of the goals of the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental
Health (the JCMH), a commission created by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The Commission works to strengthen criminal and civil courts in the administration of justice for Texans with mental health challenges or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through judicial and attorney education, collaboration with mental health and IDD experts, and judicial leadership.

Performs highly complex legal work. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Assist with technical assistance projects to connect courts to resources, or to support courts seeking to establish mental health courts, dockets, or judicial practices to improve the court and community response to individuals with mental illness or IDD. Technical assistance will be accomplished through conferences, web‐based content, and other judicial tools and resources and connecting courts to mentor courts. Travel is required to regional, state, and national conferences and meetings to learn and share best practices.

Participate in strategic planning to improve outcomes for children and adults with mental health challenges or IDD as they intersect with the justice systems. Assist in planning and conducting JCMH meetings with agendas, reports, presentations, and budgets.

Assist in building relationships with stakeholders and represent the JCMH in its mission to institutionalize collaboration among executive, legislative, judicial, and tribal nation leaders.

Identify measurable project goals and objectives, including criteria for evaluating a project and its objectives, and demonstrate excellent project management skills related to timeliness, progress, accountability, and budgeting. Develop and follow communication and action plans for projects.

Author or contribute to written and other materials as required, such as reports, newsletters, articles, Op‐Eds, speeches, judicial directives, policy, and data analysis, and JCMH website content.

Support JCMH workgroups as assigned, which may include convening multi‐disciplinary stakeholders, facilitating substantive planning sessions, creating project timetables, evaluating strategies and proposed solutions, and producing related reports.

Perform research on proposed legislation to assess the impact on Texas courts and draft policy memoranda or research reports, as appropriate. Support statewide efforts to implement recently enacted laws, as assigned.

Develop project schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates.

Coordinate program activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.

Supervise the work of other staff and interns, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state laws, rules, and regulations; and of agency administrative rules and regulations. Knowledge of mental health and IDD law and treatment.

Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; and in using judgment to identify courses of action.

Skill in understanding and processing information, in the use of office equipment, and expertise in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.

Skill and ability to initiate, manage, develop, oversee, and evaluate mission‐oriented programs that are highly complex, with large budgets, long‐range time frames, and a high level of systemic impact.

High emotional intelligence, communications skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy office. Ability to interact professionally with judges, JCMH Commissioners, Collaborative Council, staff members, and other stakeholders. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, determine priorities, and meet deadlines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

At least three years of experience as a licensed attorney and graduation from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Candidate must possess excellent skills in writing, teaching, facilitation, and project management.

Experience with the Texas court system and knowledge of state laws regarding criminal justice, juvenile justice, and/or civil commitments are preferred. Knowledge of mental health law and treatment, mental health or specialty courts, trauma‐informed care, as well as an understanding of factors impacting well‐being, including poverty, racism, trauma, human trafficking, and intellectual and developmental disabilities are beneficial.

Travel required – No more than 30% but likely less.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure

Must be licensed to practice law in Texas with a preference for at least two years of Texas licensure.

TO APPLY: Send all required documents by email to JCMHApplications@txcourts.gov

Required Documents include:

1) Cover Letter;
2) Completed State of Texas Application for Employment;
3) Resume; and
4) Writing Sample.

Employer Name: SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Contact: Cynthia Martinez, Paralegal
Email: JCMHapplications@txcourts.gov

Military Crosswalk: Job Class ________ http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

The Supreme Court of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Austin, TX 78701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
• Texas legal: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• Bar Card (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701
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FIRST AND FOURTEENTH COURTS OF APPEALS JOB VACANCY NOTICE ... State Job Title: Clerk of Court Posting #: 01-14-23-Clerk of Court Closing Date: Until Filled Location: Houston, Texas Salary Range: $7,500 - $11,000 per month (Depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: As soon as available GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals of the State of Texas, intermediate appellate courts with general civil and criminal FIRST AND FOURTEENTH COURTS OF APPEALS
JOB VACANCY NOTICE
...
State Job Title: Clerk of Court
Posting #: 01-14-23-Clerk of Court
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Houston, Texas
Salary Range: $7,500 - $11,000 per month (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: As soon as available

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals of the State of Texas, intermediate appellate courts with general civil and criminal jurisdiction within 10 counties of the State of Texas, are seeking applications for a shared Clerk of the Court. The Clerk of the Court coordinates all administrative aspects of appellate court operations. The Clerk works closely with the Chief Justices, under the general direction of all the justices on the Courts. The Clerk must have strong management and leadership skills and must possess the highest ethical and professional standards to effectively manage court staff and operations.

Essential Job Functions:

See TEX. CONST. Art. 5, § 6.
• Oversees and manages court administrative operations, which requires extensive strategic financial planning in developing, implementing, and executing the court's biennial budget and all related fiscal matters.
• Ensures the court's accounting and purchasing programs are administered in accordance with state law and the Texas Comptroller's of Public Accounts Procurement and Purchasing Guidelines.
• Responsible for human resource management, including training, supervising, and evaluating work of others.
• Responsible for information technology management and development.
• Reports to State agencies as required by law and serves as the court’s liaison with the Office of Court Administration and with executive and legislative branch agencies.
• May represent the court at business meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from State entities, governmental officials, judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public.
• Responsible for filing and preserving records, transcripts, proceedings, and decisions of the court.
• Manages the administrative processing of cases from filing to disposition.
• Takes initiative in recommending new approaches that could simplify filing and retrieval systems and protection of vital records.
• Supervises the preparation and forwarding of records for review by higher courts. Certifies the opinions and judgments of the court to the proper trial courts.
• Responsible for collecting fees and costs.
• Assists in transferring cases between courts. Maintains all organizational and governmental records required by the State.
• Responsible for facilities management.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have the following qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an emphasis in business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a related field.
• Extensive management and strategic financial planning experience.
• Knowledge of accounting, administrative, and management principles and practices with at least 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the Texas court system and rules of civil, criminal, and appellate procedure.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Must have the ability to prioritize work assignments, follow instructions, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with governmental officials, court employees and the public.
• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products.
• Must be able to travel for training and to attend meetings whenever necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Eight to ten years’ experience in private practice, government service, or at an appellate court.
• Knowledge of the Texas Legislature's budget process, including strategic planning for and preparation of a Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Fiscal Management Division Website (FMX) and the statewide appellate case management system and circulation software (TAMES).
• Ability to perform accounting operations; prepare reports; process legal documents; communicate effectively.
• Evaluate and administer programs; develop, modify and improve court operations as needed; and be a visionary leader for the court's administrative

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of Air Force: SJ0X I, SJ; Anny: 27D, 270A, 27; Navy: LN, 2960; Marine Corps: 4430, 44, 4421 or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

E-VERIFY:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Submit a single complete electronic application consisting of the following in pdf format:
• resume or curriculum vitae;
• electronically-signed State of Texas Job Application (which may be found at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/gvjb/state-texas-application-employment.html)
• three references familiar with the applicant’s work product and work habits; and
• cover letter.

Email completed applications to 14thHR@txcourts.gov. You may also email any questions to 14thHR@txcourts.gov.

Personal interviews will be conducted by invitation only.

The First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to the Clerk of the Court
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