Staff Attorney - Rural Justice Initiative - Rural Locations

Lone Star Legal Aid

Bryan (TX)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision — Employer-Pa

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

CLE & professional development

Loan repayment assistance (attorneys &

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paternity & family leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for its Rural Justice Initiative across Belton, Bryan, Beaumont, Conroe, Clute, Longview, Nacogdoches, Paris, Texarkana, Tyler, and Waco branches. The attorney will gather evidence, handle civil litigation, draft documents, interview clients, and educate the community in civil rights advocacy.

Licensed Texas attorney with strong writing and advocacy skills is required; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Law School.
Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity.
Prior public-interest or legal services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits.
Draft legal documents and advise clients on legal rights.
Interview clients and witnesses; prepare for representation.
Represent clients in court and before agencies.
Bilingual (Spanish & English) skills preferred.
Supervise staff and coordinate volunteers or students.

Skills

Legal writing

Client service

Interviewing

Negotiation

Decision making

Self-motivation

Education

Law School graduate

Texas bar license or reciprocity

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Rural Justice Initiative for its Belton, Bryan, Beaumont, Conroe, Clute, Longview, Nacogdoches, Paris, Texarkana, Tyler, and Waco Branch Offices.

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.

Requirements

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

Belton, Bryan, Beaumont, Conroe, Clute, Longview, Nacogdoches, Paris, Texarkana, Tyler, and Waco Branch Offices: The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office.

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