Description:
Job TitleMAC Mental Health Resource Attorney
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$93,228.00 - $116,538.00
$93,228.00 - $116,538.00
Time Type
Full time
Summary:
The Mental Health Resource Attorney (MHRA) will be responsible for providing support to the Bexar County managed assigned counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in mental health matters.
Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in mental health services (casework or social work).
Full time
Summary:
The Mental Health Resource Attorney (MHRA) will be responsible for providing support to the Bexar County managed assigned counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in mental health matters.
Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure panel attorneys are providing quality representation in mental health matters
- Support the Bexar County managed assigned counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in mental health matters
- Serve as the primary liaison between MAC office and the courts (mental health courts and all others)
- Assist panel attorneys as first or second chair counsel if feasible and no conflict of interest exists
- Monitor and manage legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for panel attorneys in their work of appointed cases
- Monitor and manage intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases
- Review financial claims and monitor adherence to caseload guidelines
- Provide support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues
- Receive and respond to complaints about panel attorneys in mental health matters
- Monitor and review panel attorney performance, develop plans to improve attorney performance, and recommend removal of attorneys from the panel if performance does not meet expectations
- Assist the Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Holistic Services with training, publications, and other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence; must be a member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing and licensed by the State of Texas to practice law
- Must have at least two (2) years' experience in the area of criminal law including representing indigent misdemeanor, felony and/or federal cases. Practice must be in the area of criminal defense
- Must have experience working with clients living with mental illness have represented indigent defendants in criminal law matters and practice client-centered representation
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in administration management working directly with the judges or attorneys within a law firm setting, public defender's office, office of managed assigned counsel office, conflict panel office, or an office of similar make-up
- Skill in supervising professional and clerical employees; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the public
- Must possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as excellent computer literacy
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
- Must clear a pre-employment physical
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in mental health services (casework or social work).
