Public Interest Staff Attorney – Hybrid Role & Impact

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas; Brownwood (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney for the Rural Justice Grant in Brownwood, TX. This full-time position delivers essential civil legal services to low-income clients, with duties spanning outreach, collaboration with community partners, and strategic advocacy to improve access to justice.

The role requires substantial client interaction, courtroom representation, and strict adherence to LSC rules and LANWT policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or awaiting Texas Bar reciprocity approval.
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload, think strategically, and implement projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income clients.
• Interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and trauma-informed practices.
• Conduct legal research, gather evidence, and advise clients of their legal rights and options.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and before administrative or quasi-judicial agencies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of LSC regulations, LANWT policies, and grant requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Client interview

Court representation

Public interest law

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney for the Rural Justice Grant in Brownwood, TX. This full-time position delivers essential civil legal services to low-income clients, with duties spanning outreach, collaboration with community partners, and strategic advocacy to improve access to justice.

The role requires substantial client interaction, courtroom representation, and strict adherence to LSC rules and LANWT policies.