Staff Attorney - Rural Justice Initiative - Rural Locations

Lone Star Legal Aid•Bryan, TX

11h•$78,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Law School
Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
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-starter
Reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office

Nice To Haves

Prior legal services or public interest experience
Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills

Responsibilities

Gather evidence
Conduct civil lawsuits
Draft legal documents
Advise clients about their legal rights
Interview clients and witnesses
Handle other details in preparation for client legal representation
Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community
Involved with outreach, community education, and works with the community to further the mission of LSLA
Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers
Handle a caseload
Handle major litigation
Attend evening legal clinics
Participate in community education