Staff Attorney - Nacogdoches, TX

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

CLE & PD

Loan repayment assistance

FSA

Parental leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for the Nacogdoches, TX office. The attorney will handle civil litigation, client counseling, and case preparation, with opportunities to supervise staff and engage in community education.

Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred and Texas licensure or reciprocity is required. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience, with benefits typical for a nonprofit law firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
• Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing preferred

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights.
• Interview clients and witnesses and handle preparation for client representation.
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
• Engage in outreach, community education, and collaborate with the community to advance LSLA's mission.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate staff or volunteers as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Client service

Interviewing

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Education

Law degree

Texas bar reciprocity

Public interest experience

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Nacogdoches, TX (JP# NAC 012-2026) for its Nacogdoches 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: Nacogdoches 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.