Staff Attorney - Self-Represented Litigants Program (SRLP)
Description:
- The SRLP Attorney is responsible for the direct services component of the program.
- Provide legal advice to eligible clients.
- Identify the need for publications to assist self-represented litigants for both print and web-publication for TexasLawLelp.
- Ensure TexasLawHelp is accessible and able to be easily understood by the general public.
- Ensure TexasLawHelp is accurate, updated, and free of spelling and grammar errors.
- Draft and update video, legal information publications, tools, interactive forms, and print forms for TexasLawHelp, as needed and at the direction of the Executive Director and Designees.
- Use new and old technology to develop tools for SRLP clients and the general public to assist with form completion, and filing of court documents.
- Coordinate projects between SRLP, projects within TLSC, and organizations outside of TLSC.
- Recruit, train, and supervise law students, volunteers, and interns for live chat on TexasLawHelp and development of content for the TexasLawHelp website.
- Perform all job activities, especially project coordination, in a professional and positive manner.
- Keep track of project deadlines and milestones to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Provide high quality legal assistance to eligible clients and client organizations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system, especially in areas that impact family law.
- Comply with all regulations, grant requirements, and internal operating and personnel policies.
- Promptly provide all information needed/requested for TLSC-reporting.
- Ensure that all client, project, and computer files are maintained in an orderly manner.
- Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards as a member of the State Bar and stay current with updates and changes to the law. Adhere to the ABA Standards for Civil Legal Services Providers.
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism when working with other TLSC staff, other Legal Aid programs, governmental and funding entities, and the public.
- Embrace and support TLSC’s overall mission, standards, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
- Ensure that all appointments and deadlines are calendared and timely executed with sufficient time dedicated for management approval of legal documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Associate Director and the SRLP Managing Attorney.
- This work is professional and requires the following physical activities:
- Sitting for long periods of time, occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions
- Occasional lifting of files, supplies, and office equipment.
- Ability to type with speed and accuracy and to utilize office software and case management systems.
- TLSC uses a computer case management system to document activity with all callers. After training, the attorney is expected to be adept at using the system and inputting the information correctly.
- The attorney is expected to follow TLSC policy and procedures when conducting intake and assisting callers, and to stay current with all changes to family law.
- Prior experience and training in outreach and web development is helpful but not required.
- Ability to travel to remote locations to conduct training and outreach activities.
Requirements:
J.D. Degree and licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas. Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required.
To Apply:
Apply online at http://www.tlsc.org/jobs.html
Information
Submission Deadline:
July 13, 2018
Organization Information:
Texas Legal Services Center
2101 S. IH 35, Suite 300
Austin, TX
78741
United States
Phone:
5124776000
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