Public Interest Civil Litigator

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

Professional development

Training and travel support

Spanish language incentives

Job summary

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid seeks sharp, dedicated attorneys to fight for people who need an advocate. You will handle your own cases, work directly with clients and communities, and have opportunities to litigate in state and federal court, practice before administrative agencies, negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct community education, and pursue broader legal strategies.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and other advocates.

Qualifications

• A J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Texas law license, eligibility to waive into Texas, or pass the next available Texas Bar Exam.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• The ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• A willingness to learn new areas of law and take on challenging cases.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to public interest law, legal aid, or serving communities with limited access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Represent low-income clients in civil legal matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client interviews and investigations.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, transactional documents, and other legal materials.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, government agencies, landlords, employers, creditors, and other parties.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, administrative proceedings, and other contested matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and pursue affirmative and defensive litigation in state and federal court.
• Work with community organizations and other partners to identify legal needs and develop solutions.
• Conduct community legal education and outreach.
• Collaborate with attorneys and advocates across TRLA's practice areas.
• Manage a caseload while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Collaboration

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid seeks sharp, dedicated attorneys to fight for people who need an advocate. You will handle your own cases, work directly with clients and communities, and have opportunities to litigate in state and federal court, practice before administrative agencies, negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct community education, and pursue broader legal strategies.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and other advocates.