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:) • 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 • Interpret and answer questions about HCC political • Conduct investigations and gather necessary documents from various departments to prepare for lawsuits and student or employee complaints/grievances/incidents • 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 • Provide training as needed on legal issues • Provide direction to legal secretary on scheduling requests or other issues to be brought to the attention of General Counsel • Analyze questions/actions brought forth by administrators/employees/board and determine research requirements • Research proposed actions to determine compliance with policy, law • Provide written reports on proper steps to void legal liability and compliance issues • Provide reports to and reviews with General Counsel, issues of higher-level complexity • Communicate responses to question/actions after initial analysis and/or review with General Counsel • 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. 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 [email protected] 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.