Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership - Houston, TX
About The Position
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the civil rights of low-income Texans, is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Medical Legal Partnership in Houston. The attorney gathers evidence, conducts civil lawsuits, drafts legal documents, advises clients about their legal rights, and prepares clients for legal representation. The role includes representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or government administrative agencies, and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the broader client community. The attorney also participates in outreach and community education to further LSLA’s mission. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. The position involves managing a caseload, major litigation, evening legal clinics, and community education. Reliable transportation is required to travel throughout the Texas counties served by the Houston 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.
- May supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.
- Handle a caseload and major litigation.
- Attend evening legal clinics and participate in community education.
- Travel throughout the Texas counties served by the Houston 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.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paternal and family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
