Staff Attorney - Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX
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Lone Star Legal Aid is hiring a Staff Attorney - Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX. Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for its Fort Bend County Unit in Houston, Texas. The nonprofit law firm protects civil rights of low‑income Texans through advocacy, representation, and community education. The attorney will gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft documents, advise and interview clients, represent them in court and administrative agencies, and engage in outreach and education. Bilingual Spanish‑English skills are preferred.
Key focus areas include Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits., Draft legal documents and advise clients on their rights., and Interview clients and witnesses for case preparation..
Important skills include Legal Writing, Oral Communication, Client Service Orientation, Interviewing, Assessment, and Problem Solving. Preferred (not required): Spanish Language Proficiency and English Language Proficiency.
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Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a Staff Attorney - Fort Bend County Unit - Houston, TX (JP# HOU 037-2026) for its Houston Branch Office.
LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.
Salary Range: $78,000 – $130-000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Summary of Responsibilities
Staff Attorney must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Staff Attorney must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. LSLA Staff Attorney represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. The applicant interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. The applicant is involved with outreach, community education, and works 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. The applicant will be expected to handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred.
Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience
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Graduate of an accredited Law School
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Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
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Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
Minimum Skills and Abilities
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Strong legal writing and oral communication skills
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Demonstrated client service orientation
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Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation
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Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
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Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community
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Energetic, motivated and self-started
Location: Fort Bend County Unit-Houston Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office.
Benefits
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available
Generous Paid Leave & Holidays
Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development
Professional Development
Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paternal & Family Leave
Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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