Staff Attorney (Domestic Violence/Family Law Team)

$61000 - $83000 / year

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid’s Domestic Violence/Family Law Team seeks dynamic staff attorneys for the Alpine, Austin, Corpus Christi, or Sinton offices. Family law attorneys provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in a client-centered, trauma-informed practice. The staff attorneys will practice civil law for eligible clients, provide advice for eligible clients, supervise and work with legal paraprofessionals, participate in community legal education, and attend and coordinate clinics or other events as requested by the Branch or Team manager. 

Staff attorneys also collaborate with local agencies and community partners, including domestic violence and sexual assault survivor centers.  

With about 200 lawyers, TRLA operates one of the largest legal services programs in the country and is nationally recognized for high-quality, zealous advocacy for its clients.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

TRLA is seeking candidates who are committed to providing justice for those who need it most.  Experience in family law litigation and working with survivors of trauma, including in a law school clinic setting, is preferred.  A successful candidate has enthusiasm for direct client services and litigation. Trial experience is preferred.  The candidate must be highly organized and have strong written and oral advocacy skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with non-attorneys, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently.  Local travel to multiple Texas counties is expected. 

REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam 

• Written and oral fluency in the Spanish language highly preferred

• Maintain continuing legal education requirements 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent fringe benefits package, including law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, and training & travel stipends.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Step One – Submit a completed online application.

• Step Two – Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview (videoconference, telephone, or in-person). 

• Step Three – Depending on the circumstances, selected applicants will be invited to visit some specific TRLA offices and meet with staff, and tour the local community. TRLA will provide travel, accommodations, and meals throughout the visit. 

• Step Four – Selected applicants will be offered a position. 

TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.