Staff Attorney
Description:
Lone Star Legal Aid needs an exceptionally dedicated full time Staff Attorney for its Beaumont Branch Office. This is an ideal job for a Staff Attorney who wants to join an effective, dynamic team working to seek justice for our clients.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: be able to gather evidence, conduct civil law-suits, draft legal documents and advise clients about their legal rights. Staff Attorneys must also be able to in-terview clients and witnesses; as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. LSLA staff attorneys represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of govern-ment. They interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. They are involved with outreach and community education and work with the community to further the mission of LSLA. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. He/she will be expected to handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and par-ticipate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.
SALARY: $53,000.00 to $99,000.00 annually, depending upon experience and bar admission date.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
LSLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community.
• Energetic, motivated and self-starter
Submission deadline: Open Until Filled.
Location: Beaumont Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation in order to travel throughout the counties served by this office.
Resume: Please send a letter of interest (including where you saw the position announcement), a legal writing sample, a current resume, and a list of three professional references to HumanResources@lonestarlegal.org. Include " SA– Beaumont" in subject line of e-mail.