Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm whose 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.

About the role

The Staff Attorney will gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, advise clients about their legal rights, interview clients and witnesses, and handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. The attorney represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies, interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community, and engages in outreach and community education to further LSLA’s mission. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers, handle a caseload, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits
• Draft legal documents and advise clients about their legal rights
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community
• Engage in outreach and community education
• Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers
• Handle a caseload and major litigation
• Attend evening legal clinics and participate in community education

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
• Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred

Skills

• 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

Location

MLP-Houston Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Paid Leave