Staff Attorney - Public Benefits Unit - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid
Houston, TX, US
Full Time
On Site
Junior
USD 78,000 – 130,000
Professional
Legal Services

Posted 2 months ago

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Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney for its Houston Public Benefits Unit to provide legal services, advice, and representation to low-income clients, primarily in civil rights and public benefits cases, with community outreach involvement.

Responsibilities

The Staff Attorney represents clients in court, conducts legal research and outreach, and drafts legal documents to advocate for low-income clients in civil cases.

Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish & English) Case Management Client counseling Client Interviewing Community Outreach Court Representation Decision Making Legal Advocacy Legal Drafting Legal Research Legal Writing Litigation Negotiation Problem Solving Spanish

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas, with strong legal writing, client service skills, and ability to work under pressure. Bilingual ability preferred.

English Spanish

Benefits

MedicalDentalVisionPaid LeaveHolidaysRetirement CLEProfessional DevelopmentLoan AssistanceFSAFamily Leave

Company

Lone Star Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid

Location
Houston, TX, US

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