Staff Attorney - Rural Justice Initiative - Rural Locations

About the role

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. The Staff Attorney – Rural Justice Initiative will serve LSLA’s branch offices in Belton, Bryan, Beaumont, Conroe, Clute, Longview, Nacogdoches, Paris, Texarkana, Tyler, and Waco, and must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by these offices.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence
• Conduct civil lawsuits
• Draft legal documents
• Advise clients about their legal rights
• Interview clients and witnesses
• 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
• Conduct outreach and community education
• Work with the community to further LSLA's mission
• Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers
• Handle a case load and major litigation
• Attend evening legal clinics

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer‑Paid Options Available
• Generous Paid Leave & Holidays
• Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
• Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development
• Professional Development Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paternal & Family Leave

Pay

Salary Range: $78,000 - $130-000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.