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Family Law Attorney in Weslaco, TX

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) Aug 29,2017 Jan 30,2017 Location Weslaco TX
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Public Interest

Attorney

Family Law

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Staff Attorney The candidate will join the domestic violence/family law team. Will practice civil law for eligible clients in accordance with the Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the applicable state and consistent with office standards of practice. Supervise and/or work with legal paraprofessionals as assigned. Comply with all case reporting requirements, including timekeeping, case activities, legislative and rulemaking, private attorney involvement, community education presentations, etc. Keep current on the state of the law and procedures within areas of law ordinarily handled by the Team to which assigned. Participate in community legal education as directed by the Executive Director, Branch Manager or Team Manager. Prepare educational materials and/or make public presentations on relevant topics as assigned and participate in organization and/or office outreach efforts. Participate in other activities related to poverty law, including publication, permissible legislative and rulemaking activities, media relations in accordance with organization policy and applicable laws and regulations. Commensurate with experience, consults, guides and answers questions of other staff members. Fulfill all requirements necessary to remain in good standing with the State Bar and the Supreme Court of the applicable state, including compliance with the minimum requirements for Continuing Legal Education. Attend and/or coordinate clinics or other events as requested by the Branch or Team Manager. Maintain relationships with other programs and agencies as requested by the Branch or Team Manager, including, attending meetings of such programs and/or agencies. Should be licensed to practice in the applicable state or be willing to apply and take the applicable Bar exam at the next available opportunity. Must have commitment to working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Preference given to those bilingual in English and Spanish.

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