Staff Attorney (TRLA Veteran Advocacy Project)
($58,000 - $80,000)
The attorneys will provide extended civil services to veterans in a wide range of civil legal matters including housing, probate, benefits, consumer, employment, homelessness, and family law. The principal requirement for client eligibility, other than being low-income, is that the client be a veteran, spouse, or dependent of a veteran.
The attorney will provide direct legal services to those who are eligible under grantors' rules and will collaborate closely with community partners, including veteran service organizations, Department of Veteran Affairs medical facilities, and service providers for veterans living in homelessness.
DUTIES:
The candidates must be self-directed, empathetic, and motivated. Among other duties, the attorney will:
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Evaluate clients' claims and assess civil legal remedies.
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Represent clients in all stages of litigation and in all forms of advocacy.
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Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.
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Support civil legal services for veterans throughout the 68-county TRLA service area and in 114 Northwest Texas counties where the veteran or family member is the survivor of sexual assault.
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Provide counsel to individuals seeking civil legal assistance.
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Prepare and conduct community outreach.
REQUIRED:
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JD from an accredited university.
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Admitted to Texas bar, or willing to take next Texas bar exam.
PREFERRED:
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Dedication to and experience in serving low-income populations.
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Experience working with veterans.
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Experience working with community services/partners.
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Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
Salary is dependent on experience and commensurate with salaries paid by other LSC-funded legal services programs. TRLA offers generous benefits and retirement packages, including assistance with law school student loan repayment.
TRLA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an equitable workplace.
This position requires, consistent with TRLA’s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step One -- Apply.
Step Two -- Selected applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview, virtual or in-person interview, depending on a variety of factors.
Step Three -- Depending on the circumstances, some selected applicants will be invited to virtually meet with staff.
Step Four -- Selected applicants will be offered a position.