Staff Attorney - Longview, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - 100% Emp-Pa

Generous Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Con

Continuing Education (CLE) & Pro Dev

Professional Development

Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys &

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paternal & Family Leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney in Longview, TX to handle civil rights matters and provide legal advocacy for low-income Texans. The role requires guiding clients through investigations, lawsuits, and court appearances while drafting documents and advising on rights.

Strong writing, interviewing, and negotiation skills are essential; bilingual abilities are preferred. Responsibilities include case management, outreach, community education, and possibly supervising staff or volunteers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school with eligibility to practice in Texas.
• Texas bar admission or reciprocity required/eligible.
• Prior public interest or legal services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, and draft legal documents.
• Advise clients about their legal rights and interview clients/witnesses.
• Represent clients in court and before agencies; interpret laws and regulations.
• Engage in outreach and community education; supervise staff or volunteers as needed.
• Manage caseload, participate in evening clinics, and support community programs.
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing preferred.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Oral communication

Client service orientation

Interviewing

Negotiation

Decision making under pressure

Advocacy for client rights

Self-driven / Energetic

Education

Graduate of an accredited Law School

Licensed to practice in Texas or reciprocity

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Longview, TX (JP# LNG 010-2026) for its Longview 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:Longview 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.