Staff Attorney - Tyler, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid • Tyler, TX

2d • Onsite

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, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Tyler Branch Office. The attorney provides advocacy, legal representation, and community education to promote equal access to justice. The salary range is $78,000–$130,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Staff Attorney gathers evidence, conducts civil lawsuits, drafts legal documents, advises clients about their legal rights, and interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal representation. The attorney represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or government administrative agencies, and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. The role also involves outreach, community education, and collaboration with the community to further LSLA’s mission. The attorney handles a caseload and major litigation, attends evening legal clinics, and may supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.

The position is based at the Tyler Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the Texas counties served by the office. Spanish and English bilingual speaking and writing skills are preferred.

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-started.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout all 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 preparation for client legal representation.
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or government administrative 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 and 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 a 6% employer contribution.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development.
• Professional development loan repayment assistance for attorneys and law graduates only.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paternal and family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree