Public Interest Litigation Attorney

Management Information Exchange; Texas; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

CLE & training

Travel support

Spanish language incentives

Bar-related expense assistance

Job summary

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) is seeking sharp attorneys to fight for low-income communities across Texas. You will handle your own cases, engage with clients, and litigate in state and federal courts, with opportunities to work with administrative agencies and in community education.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, with Texas bar eligibility or admission plans. Strong research, writing, advocacy, and client communication skills are essential, as is a

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new areas of law and take on challenging cases.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Commitment to public interest law or serving underserved communities.

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, 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 to identify legal needs and develop solutions.
• Conduct community legal education and outreach.
• Collaborate with attorneys across TRLA's practice areas.
• Manage a caseload while balancing deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) is seeking sharp attorneys to fight for low-income communities across Texas. You will handle your own cases, engage with clients, and litigate in state and federal courts, with opportunities to work with administrative agencies and in community education.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, with Texas bar eligibility or admission plans. Strong research, writing, advocacy, and client communication skills are essential, as is a