MLP Staff Attorney - Health Justice & Impact (Hybrid)

Texas Legal Services Center (Austin, TX); Austin (TX); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas Legal Services Center in Austin leads a Medical-Legal Partnership that works onsite with health care teams to address health-harming legal needs for patient-clients. The attorney supports intake, research, and advocacy across multiple civil legal areas, with travel to local clinics as needed.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, collaboration with health professionals, and compliance with grant requirements while delivering holistic legal aid in Central Texas.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
• Grant-funded position; comply with grant requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality legal advice, referrals, and representation as appropriate.
• Conduct intake interviews, confirm eligibility, and check conflicts of interest.
• Perform high-level legal research and factual investigations.
• Write complaints, petitions, motions, memos, and briefs for clients.
• Travel to outreach sites and coordinate with health care teams.

Connaissances

Legal research

Advocacy

Communication

Travel willingness

Formation

J.D. Degree

Outils

Adobe

Social media tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

Texas Legal Services Center in Austin leads a Medical-Legal Partnership that works onsite with health care teams to address health-harming legal needs for patient-clients. The attorney supports intake, research, and advocacy across multiple civil legal areas, with travel to local clinics as needed.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, collaboration with health professionals, and compliance with grant requirements while delivering holistic legal aid in Central Texas.