Staff Attorney - Child Welfare & Helpline Advocate

Texas Legal Services Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Staff Attorney for its Child Welfare program to provide legal information, advice, and limited representation to families navigating CPS and related issues. The role includes outreach, training, and creating educational content while maintaining high ethical standards.

The attorney will handle intake, perform research, draft pleadings, and participate in administrative proceedings, with occasional travel outside Austin. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and Texas bar licensure before start date.
• Minimum 1 year of child welfare law experience preferred.
• Provide legal information, advice, and representation to clients.
• Draft pleadings and prepare for administrative proceedings.
• Travel to outreach locations outside Austin as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls on the Family Helpline with clear information.
• Perform legal research and analysis for client matters.
• Draft pleadings; prepare for and attend administrative proceedings.
• Enter data and notes into TLSC's case management system.
• Conduct intake interviews and assess eligibility for services.
• Collaborate in outreach, trainings, and development of materials.
• Travel to outreach sites outside Austin as required.
• Support grant reporting and compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Case management

Time management

Attention to detail

Presentations

Education

J.D. Degree

Texas bar licensure

Tools

LegalServer

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Staff Attorney for its Child Welfare program to provide legal information, advice, and limited representation to families navigating CPS and related issues. The role includes outreach, training, and creating educational content while maintaining high ethical standards.

The attorney will handle intake, perform research, draft pleadings, and participate in administrative proceedings, with occasional travel outside Austin. A J.D.