Staff Attorney - Public Interest Civil Litigator (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Health, dental, vision and life insur

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney to join a public-interest practice focused on civil legal aid for low-income communities. The role emphasizes daily client representation, strategic advocacy, and outreach to community groups to improve access to justice.

The attorney will handle diverse civil matters across housing, family, public benefits, and more, including pursuing impact litigation and collaborating with partners. This is a hybrid position in Plainview, TX.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or awaiting Texas Bar reciprocity approval.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload and think strategically.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.

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 agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Court representation

Communication skills

Caseload management

Collaboration

Cultural competence

LSC compliance

Job description

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a Staff Attorney to join a public-interest practice focused on civil legal aid for low-income communities. The role emphasizes daily client representation, strategic advocacy, and outreach to community groups to improve access to justice.

The attorney will handle diverse civil matters across housing, family, public benefits, and more, including pursuing impact litigation and collaborating with partners. This is a hybrid position in Plainview, TX.