Staff Attorney – Civil Rights Advocate (Rural Justice)

Lone Star Legal Aid; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan 6% contrib

CLE & professional development

Loan repayment assistance

Flexible spending account

Paternal & family leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for Rural Justice Initiative across multiple Texas branch offices. The role involves civil lawsuits, client counseling, and evidence gathering to protect civil rights of low-income Texans.

The attorney may supervise staff and must handle a case load, attend evening clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual Spanish & English preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated client service orientation.
• Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits.
• Draft legal documents and advise clients on rights.
• Interviews clients and witnesses; prepares for representation.
• Represents clients in court and before government agencies.
• Engages in outreach and community education; supports mission.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Client service

Interviewing

Negotiation

Decision making

Rights advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for Rural Justice Initiative across multiple Texas branch offices. The role involves civil lawsuits, client counseling, and evidence gathering to protect civil rights of low-income Texans.

The attorney may supervise staff and must handle a case load, attend evening clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual Spanish & English preferred.