Lonestarlegal
Contract Staff Attorney - Equitable Development Initiative / EJP - Houston, TX
Lonestarlegal, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Summary of Responsibilities
These are one-year contract Staff Attorney positions designed to provide legal services to low-income residents in Texas communities affected by industrial expansion. Applicants must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Applicants must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. Applicants represent clients in court and before quasi‑judicial or administrative agencies of government. Applicants interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. Applicants are involved with outreach, community education, and work with the community to further the mission of LSLA. Applicants may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. Applicants will be expected to 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 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.
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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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 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.
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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