ries, and other materials. The Center is located in Austin, Texas, the State Capitol and home of the University of Texas and numerous other educational institutions. Responsibilities: Responsible for all phases of local and statewide trainings; liaison with state and national field programs; develop and maintain training materials; compose monthly column for the Center's newsletter. Qualifications: Applicant should have background in training/or legal profession. Attorneys and non-attorneys are encouraged to apply. Opening/Closing Date: Open until filled. Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary D.O.E.; excellent benefits package. Application: Send resume to: Randall Chapman, Executive Director Texas-Utility Law Attorney Position: Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) seeks an experienced attorney to represent clients in utility rate commission (P.U.C.) hearings, on termination issues, and in advocacy in federal energy programs and settlements. Background: TLSC is the state support program serving the 11 field programs in Texas. This position is new, and the attorney will be expected to work directly with existing client groups and to serve as a resource for local program attorneys with utility cases. Austin, the state capital, is located in the scenic hill country of central Texas. Known for its very progressive environment, Austin is the home of the University of Texas. Local lakes and springs provide year-round recreation in a warm, generally dry climate. Many cultural and educational opportunites are readily available. Qualifications: Prior work in representing group clients is preferred. Experience in administrative law and federal court experience helpful. Opening/Closing Date: When filled. Salary/Benefits: D.O.E.; excellent salary plan and benefits schedule. Applications: Send resume to: Randall Chapman, Executive Director Washington-Staff Attorney Position: Staff Attorney. Background: The Institutional Legal Services project of Evergreen Legal Services is located in Tacoma, Washington. The project represents persons in prisons, juvenile institutions, and mental hospitals. There is presently a vacancy for an experienced staff attorney to represent prisoners. Additional staff attorney openings in the project may be available depending on funding to serve some or all of the client populations described above. Responsibilities: The attorney will maintain a reasonable caseload under the supervision of the Project Director. The attorney will be responsible for visiting the institutions, individual representation, and conducting classes for inmates or residents. Qualifications: Must be member of the Washington State bar. Opening Date: Immediate opening. Salary/Benefits: Depending on experience, salary range begins at $19,518 per year; excellent vacation and health benefits. Applications: Send resume to: Patrick McIntyre, Deputy Director NCLC Releases New Consumer Class Actions Manual The National Consumer Law Center has just released a new practice manual, Consumer Class Actions: A Practical Litigation Guide (1987), written by Joel Stein. This is a step-by-step, "nuts and bolts" treatment of every major aspect of handling a consumer class case from pre-filing evaluation through distribution of class benefits. The manual is designed to illustrate how class action litigation is manageable for even small law offices. More experienced class action litigators will also find the guide invaluable in avoiding and resolving many practical issues that they may not have previously considered; neglect of those issues can needlessly complicate a class action. Numerous appendices provide sample forms for every major type of class document. The author, Joel Stein, was formerly director of consumer litigation for the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago and is now chief of the Affirmative Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. Mr. Stein has had extensive experience handling consumer class actions, and this manual is a unique resource that should be found in every law office. Appendix A Appendix B Preliminary Motions in Class Actions Representing the Named Plaintiff at Deposition Negotiations and Settlement The Stipulation of Proposed Settlement and Fairness Hearing Attorney's Fees Sample Authorization to Represent and Agreement Regarding Costs and Attorney's Fees Appendix D Sample Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents This manual is not being sent automatically to LSC offices; only those requesting the manual will receive it. The price for LSC offices and those affiliated with LSC offices is $15, including all shipping and handling. The price for all others is $25. 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