Lone Star Legal Aid
Contract Staff Attorney - Equitable Development Initiative/EJP - Houston, TX
Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one
Contract Staff Attorney (JP# 001-2025)
for its Houston Branch Office.
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. Summary of Responsibilities Provide legal services to low-income residents in Texas communities affected by industrial expansion. Gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Interview clients and witnesses and 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. Engage in outreach, community education, and work with the community to further the mission of LSLA. Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. Handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Law School Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities 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 a self-starter Location : EDI/ EJP-Houston Branch Office: The successful applicant must have reliable transportation in order to travel throughout all Texas counties served by LSLA. Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Leave Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Contract Staff Attorney (JP# 001-2025)
for its Houston Branch Office.
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. Summary of Responsibilities Provide legal services to low-income residents in Texas communities affected by industrial expansion. Gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Interview clients and witnesses and 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. Engage in outreach, community education, and work with the community to further the mission of LSLA. Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. Handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred. Minimum Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Law School Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities 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 a self-starter Location : EDI/ EJP-Houston Branch Office: The successful applicant must have reliable transportation in order to travel throughout all Texas counties served by LSLA. Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Leave Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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