Staff Attorney — Survivor Safety & Civil Rights

Lone Star Legal; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Continuing education

Professional development

Loan repayment assistance

FSA

Family leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for the Individual Safety Unit—LASSA at the Tyler Branch Office. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal consultations, representation, and referrals for sexual assault survivors across privacy, safety, immigration, housing, and related matters.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence, civil lawsuits, pleadings, client and witness interviews, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
• Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights.
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare for client representation in court or before agencies.
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.
• Engage in outreach and community education to advance LSLA's mission.
• May supervise subordinate staff and manage a case load, including major litigation and evening clinics.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Client service

Interviewing

Assessment

Negotiation

Stress management

Decision making

Advocacy

Self-motivation

Education

Law degree

Texas bar admission

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for the Individual Safety Unit—LASSA at the Tyler Branch Office. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal consultations, representation, and referrals for sexual assault survivors across privacy, safety, immigration, housing, and related matters.

Responsibilities include gathering evidence, civil lawsuits, pleadings, client and witness interviews, and court appearances.