Staff Attorney - Bryan, TX

Lone Star Legal; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Continuing Education (CLE)

Loan repayment assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Family leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for its Bryan Branch Office. The attorney will handle civil cases, draft documents, interview clients and witnesses, and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies.

The role supports outreach and community education to advance civil rights for low-income Texans. Qualifications include a law degree, Texas bar admission or reciprocity, and strong legal writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated client service orientation.
• Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Ability to advocate for the client community’s rights.
• Energetic, motivated and self-started.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents.
• Advise clients about their legal rights and interview clients and witnesses.
• Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community.
• Engage in outreach and community education, supporting LSLA’s mission.
• Potentially supervise subordinate staff and volunteers.
• Handle a caseload, major litigation, and evening clinics.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Client service

Interviewing

Problem solving

Decision making

Self-motivation

Education

Law school graduate

Texas bar admission / reciprocity

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Bryan, TX (JP# BRY 040-2026) for its Bryan Branch Office.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Salary Range: $78,000 – $130-000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Summary of Responsibilities

Staff Attorney must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Staff Attorney must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. LSLA Staff Attorney represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. The applicant interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. The applicant is involved with outreach, community education, and works with the community to further the mission of LSLA. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. The applicant will be expected to handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
• Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated client service orientation
• Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation
• Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community
• Energetic, motivated and self-started

Location: Bryan Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available
• Generous Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
• Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development
• Professional Development
• Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paternal & Family Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.