Staff Attorney, Public Interest — Fight for Communities

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA); Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Law school loan repayment assistance

Paid time off

14 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Parental and family leave

Flexible spending account

Continuing legal education and PD

Training and travel support

Spanish language incentive

Job summary

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) seeks a Staff Attorney to represent low-income clients across multiple Texas locations.

You will handle cases from intake through resolution, conducting client interviews, researching legal issues, drafting documents, and negotiating with various parties. The role involves litigating in state and federal forums as needed and collaborating with a broad team to pursue justice.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required from an accredited law school (eligibility to waive into Texas or pass Texas Bar).
• Strong research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities while serving clients with limited access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Represent low-income clients in civil matters from intake to resolution.
• Conduct client interviews and investigations.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues; draft pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, government agencies, landlords, employers and creditors.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings; pursue litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Public interest law

Client communication

Collaboration

Spanish language proficiency

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Texas Bar licensure eligibility

Job description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) seeks a Staff Attorney to represent low-income clients across multiple Texas locations.

You will handle cases from intake through resolution, conducting client interviews, researching legal issues, drafting documents, and negotiating with various parties. The role involves litigating in state and federal forums as needed and collaborating with a broad team to pursue justice.