Staff Attorney - VLAP - MLP

TEXAS LEGAL SERVICES CENTER • Austin, TX

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

The staff attorney is responsible for providing general civil legal advice, assistance, or representation to eligible clients. This attorney in this position is expected to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards as a member of the State Bar; adhere to the American Bar Association Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid; embrace and support TLSC’s overall mission; and comply with all grant requirements, regulations, standards, policies, and confidentiality requirements. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree
• Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
• Current knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system, especially in areas that impact senior citizens, Medicare, Medicaid, housing, and other public benefits.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with (or the ability to learn) LegalServer (TLSC’s case management system).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of grant requirements and associated reporting needs.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, equity, and cultural responsiveness, and to protecting the rights of marginalized and underserved populations.
• Ability to travel to out-of-town locations that include overnight stays.
• Ability to work with clients in a patient, trauma-informed and non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to enter information into case management system accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice and assistance primarily over the telephone to eligible clients and client organizations in a compassionate, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed manner.
• Analyze legal and societal problems and devise savvy strategic plans to eliminate social injustices while often utilizing outside-the-box thinking.
• Execute intake interviews, confirm eligibility for services and check for conflicts of interest according to TLSC policy.
• Communicate with third parties, media, and public on behalf of clients to resolve legal problems and to advocate on behalf of clients and the TLSC mission.
• Prepare for, attend, assist, argue, and conduct depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Travel to designated counties in the state of Texas to conduct outreach and clinic activities, and legal representation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level