Staff Attorney Hybrid Public Interest Justice Advocate

Texas Access to Justice Foundation; Wichita Falls (TX); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Retirement plan

Health, dental, vision and life insru

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney for a full-time, hybrid role in Wichita Falls, TX. The attorney will provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income clients, handling a broad range of practice areas and engaging in strategic advocacy.

Ideal candidates are licensed to practice in Texas, with strong communication skills and a commitment to public interest law. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with community partners and impact rural justice

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work with low-income clients.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality civil legal representation to low-income clients.
• Interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and trauma-informed practices.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and before administrative or quasi-judicial agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations serving low-income communities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Caseload management

Public interest law

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Texas law license

Job description

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney for a full-time, hybrid role in Wichita Falls, TX. The attorney will provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income clients, handling a broad range of practice areas and engaging in strategic advocacy.

Ideal candidates are licensed to practice in Texas, with strong communication skills and a commitment to public interest law. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with community partners and impact rural justice