Staff Attorney - Tyler, TX
About The Position
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), a nonprofit law firm whose mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans through advocacy, legal representation, and community education, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Tyler Branch Office. The position involves representing clients in civil legal matters, advising them about their legal rights, and supporting equal access to justice. The salary range is $78,000–$130,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The Staff Attorney handles a caseload and major litigation, prepares clients for legal representation, and represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or government administrative agencies. The role also includes outreach and community education, evening legal clinics, and work with the community to further LSLA’s mission. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. Reliable transportation is required for travel throughout the Texas counties served by the Tyler office. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking and writing skills are preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for reciprocity.
- Strong legal writing and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated client service orientation.
- Skill 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.
- Reliable transportation to travel throughout the Texas counties served by the office.
Nice To Haves
- Prior legal services or public interest experience.
- Bilingual Spanish and English speaking and writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits.
- Draft legal documents and advise clients about their legal rights.
- Interview clients and witnesses and handle other preparation for client representation.
- Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative government agencies.
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community.
- Conduct outreach and community education and work with the community to further LSLA’s mission.
- Handle a caseload and major litigation.
- Attend evening legal clinics.
- Participate in community education.
- May supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.
- Travel throughout the Texas counties served by the Tyler Branch Office.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid options available.
- Generous paid leave and holidays.
- Retirement plan with 6% employer contribution.
- Continuing education (CLE) and professional development.
- Loan repayment assistance for attorneys and law graduates only.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Paternal and family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
