Managing Attorney - Bryan, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid•Bryan, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Managing Attorney for its Bryan Branch Office. LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of low-income Texans through advocacy, legal representation, and community education to ensure equal access to justice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Law School
Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
Three (3) years successful state and federal litigation experience
Commitment to high-quality representation of low-income people
Ability to motivate attorneys and paralegals to produce high-quality advocacy
Strong oral communication and legal writing skills
Strong interviewing, assessment, and problem-solving ability
Able to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
Ability to work effectively in a digital case management system
Reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.

Responsibilities

Supervise the advocacy functions in the assigned LSLA offices.
Ensure competent representation of LSLA clients.
Review the advocacy activities of paralegals and attorneys assigned to the branch office or unit.
Supervise the screening, acceptance, and rejection of new client cases.
Initiate and maintain good relations with the local community and local bar association(s) of the assigned service area.
Ensure the assigned office/unit conducts high-quality legal representation and community education.
Supervise the staff attorneys, paralegals, clerical staff, clerks, and volunteers who work in the branch office or unit.