What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Synectics Inc.?
Job Description
Contract / Per Appearance
Texas county-specific appearances as assigned
Counties Covered
El Paso, Lubbock, Tarrant, Dallas, Victoria, Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Bexar
Position Overview
The Appearance Attorney represents clients at scheduled probate hearings across Texas courts. This role is limited in scope to court appearances and does not include primary case management or client intake. The attorney serves as in-court counsel to present routine and uncontested probate matters efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Contract / Per Appearance
Texas county-specific appearances as assigned
Counties Covered
El Paso, Lubbock, Tarrant, Dallas, Victoria, Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Bexar
Position Overview
The Appearance Attorney represents clients at scheduled probate hearings across Texas courts. This role is limited in scope to court appearances and does not include primary case management or client intake. The attorney serves as in-court counsel to present routine and uncontested probate matters efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Appear in Texas probate courts (county courts, statutory probate courts, and county courts at law) on behalf of clients
- Handle routine probate hearings, including:
- Prove-up of wills
- Muniment of title proceedings
- Independent administration applications
- Heirship proceedings (uncontested)
- Present evidence and testimony, including:
- Conducting brief direct examinations of witnesses
- Offering affidavits, depositions, and exhibits into evidence
- Ensure compliance with:
- Texas Estates Code
- Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
- Local court rules and preferences
- Communicate hearing outcomes promptly
- Identify and report any irregularities, contests, or court concerns
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.