Staff Attorney - Nacogdoches, TX
Lone Star Legal AidTexas, United States
Posted October 23, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Lone Star Legal Aid’s mission is to protect and advance the civil legal rights of the millions of Texans living in poverty by providing free advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensures equal access to justice.
Job Description
LSLA is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Nacogdoches Branch Office. This non-profit law firm focuses on protecting and advancing the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing legal advocacy, representation, and community education. The role involves gathering evidence, drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, conducting community education, and supervising lower-level staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Law School
- Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
- Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
- 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
- Energetic, motivated, and self-starter
- Reliable transportation for travel
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Leave