Staff Attorney - Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - employer‑pa

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Continuing Education (CLE)

Professional development

Loan repayment assistance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paternal & Family Leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for the Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX. This position handles civil litigation, drafts legal documents, and advises clients on their rights.

Bilingual (Spanish & English) skills are preferred and duties include outreach and community education. Requirements: graduation from an accredited law school, license to practice in Texas or reciprocity, and prior public interest experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits.
• Draft legal documents and advise clients on legal rights.
• Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
• Interview clients and witnesses and coordinate case preparation.
• Supervise and coordinate staff or student workers when assigned.
• Attend evening legal clinics and participate in community education.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Client service orientation

Interviewing & negotiation

Work under pressure

Bilingual Spanish & English

Education

Graduate of an accredited Law School

Licensed to practice in Texas

Public interest experience preferred

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX (JP# HOU 037-2026) for its Houston 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: Fort Bend County Unit-Houston 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.