Supervising Attorney - Hybrid

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas seeks a Supervising Attorney (Full-Time) – Hybrid in Dallas, TX to lead its Legal Advocacy for Health Project. You will supervise staff, coordinate with partner agencies, and provide daily legal representation for clients in a fast-paced public interest environment.

The role requires a Texas license, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong advocacy skills. Travel and collaboration with school districts, medical providers, and shelters may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience handling public benefit, Social Security, landlord-tenant, or driver’s license cases preferred.
• Strong trial and advocacy skills with progressive litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily legal representation and supervise the team.
• Review and assign new client applications for appropriate assistance.
• Monitor open/closed cases for recordkeeping, grant compliance, and quality of service.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for staff attorneys.
• Supervise attorneys and staff, set expectations, and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and program goals.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Advocacy & trial

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Overview

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality, free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in 114 counties across North and West Texas. Our mission is to ensure equal access to justice and improve the lives of low-income communities by providing high-quality legal representation, strategic litigation, valuable legal advice and meaningful collaborations, outreach, and community education.

Position

Supervising Attorney (Full-Time) – Hybrid | Regular Full Time Professional | Dallas, TX

Position immediately available and closes when filled.

Responsibilities

LANWT seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Supervising Attorney with vision, initiative, and a strong commitment to public interest law to lead its Legal Advocacy for Health Project. In addition to providing daily legal representation to clients, the successful candidate will supervise the work of the team and collaborate with partner agencies, including school districts, medical providers, shelters, and crisis centers to provide coordinated, holistic advocacy. Core responsibilities include:

• Conduct case staffing and provide strategic guidance on case strategy, litigation, and advocacy approaches.
• Review and assign new client applications for appropriate assistance.
• Monitor open cases for activity and review closed cases for proper recordkeeping, file maintenance, grant compliance, and overall quality of service provided.
• Conduct regular case reviews of open cases and provide feedback and guidance to ensure effective representation and compliance with program standards.
• Provide co-counseling assistance, training, mentorship, and professional development support to staff attorneys and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Provide effective supervision and leadership to attorneys and support staff by setting clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, providing constructive feedback, recognizing strengths, and supporting professional growth.
• Ensure staff comply with grant requirements, including legal work, goals, objectives, timely submission of reports, funding applications, budget preparations, proposed numerical outcomes, and outreach.
• Participate in management meetings and projects and contribute to organizational planning and program development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client groups, community groups, social service agencies, and local bar associations.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide ongoing performance feedback, address performance concerns, and handle corrective action or disciplinary issues with the assistance of the Managing Attorney.
• Address workplace and team conflicts in a timely, constructive, and professional manner by facilitating communication, encouraging problem-solving, and collaborating with staff and management to resolve issues.
• Handle client complaints, process administrative items, and address issues related to timekeeping, travel, leave, check requests, training requests, payroll, and other operational matters.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing client advocacy, staff supervision, administrative responsibilities, grant obligations, and program goals in a fast-paced legal services environment.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture that values teamwork, accountability, diversity, and client-centered advocacy.
• Other duties which may be assigned by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director, or Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience and a demonstrated, zealous commitment to public interest law, serving the indigent, or other relevant legal experience.
• Prior experience handling public benefit, Social Security, landlord-tenant, and driver’s license cases preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence required.
• Demonstrated trial and advocacy skills with progressive litigation experience.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders in complex and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff with varying levels of experience.
• Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred, including experience providing feedback, addressing performance concerns, and supporting staff development.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and professionalism, including the ability to build trust, maintain productive relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and manage conflict effectively.
• Ability to provide clear direction, delegate effectively, establish priorities, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a supportive work environment.
• Experience coordinating community services, partners, and education.
• Ability to think strategically and develop, implement, and evaluate projects effectively.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions in a dynamic legal services environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community partners, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to engage in occasional work-related travel.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary: Based on applicant’s years of relevant experience.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Application process

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and at least three professional references during the application process.

EEO: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LANWT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.