Co-Lead Attorney – Medical-Legal Partnerships

Decker Jones, P.C.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Legal Service Center (TLSC) seeks a grant-funded attorney to support the Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP) program. You will collaborate with healthcare clinicians to address legal needs affecting health outcomes, provide high-quality legal advice, and travel to the Austin office and partner sites across Central Texas and the state.

Requirements include a J.D. and Texas bar admission, at least five years of legal experience, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of legal experience including presentation of complex topics to lay members and health professionals.
• Two years of experience leading, mentoring, and motivating staff in public interest, governmental, or non-profit settings.
• Experience with or willingness to learn TLSC's case management and health-record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the MLP team and work collaboratively to address health-harming legal needs.
• Analyze legal and social problems and devise strategic plans for health-related legal outcomes.
• Travel to TLSC offices and partner sites statewide to cover Austin and Central Texas locations.

Skills

Legal research

Advocacy

Communication

Analytical thinking

Trauma-informed approach

Travel willingness

Education

J.D. Degree

Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

LegalServer

Job description

Texas Legal Service Center (TLSC) seeks a grant-funded attorney to support the Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLP) program. You will collaborate with healthcare clinicians to address legal needs affecting health outcomes, provide high-quality legal advice, and travel to the Austin office and partner sites across Central Texas and the state.

Requirements include a J.D. and Texas bar admission, at least five years of legal experience, and leadership experience.