Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project

Full-time

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Staff Attorney - Veterans Advocacy Project TRLA Service Area (Excluding El Paso)

H1 Heading: Join Our Team at TRLA as a Staff Attorney for the Veterans Advocacy Project

H2 Heading: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Veterans and their Families

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- Seeking Full-Time Staff Attorney for Veterans Advocacy Project
- Provide Direct Legal Services to Low-Income Veterans
- Collaborate with Community Partners to Address Systemic Barriers
- Must be Licensed to Practice Law in Texas or Willing to Take Bar Exam
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Excellent Compensation and Benefits Package

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Department: Veterans Advocacy Project

Location: TRLA Service Area (Excluding El Paso)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Experience: JD from accredited university, experience working with low-income populations and veterans, and fluency in English and Spanish.

TRLA, a non-profit organization, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Staff Attorney to join our Veterans Advocacy Project. This full-time position will provide extended civil services to veterans in a wide range of legal matters. As a Staff Attorney, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of low-income veterans and their families by providing direct legal services and working with community partners to address systemic barriers.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluate clients' claims and assess civil legal remedies
- Provide direct representation to clients in all stages of litigation and advocacy
- Offer counsel to individuals seeking civil legal assistance
- Establish and maintain relationships with community partners
- Support civil legal services for veterans in the 68-county TRLA service area
- Participate, organize, and lead education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about legal issues faced by low-income veterans and their families

Qualifications:

- JD from accredited university
- Licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available bar exam
- Dedication to and experience in serving low-income populations
- Experience working with veterans and community services/partners
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Compensation and Benefits:

TRLA offers a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package. This includes law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, and training and travel stipends.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At TRLA, we are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team at TRLA and make a difference in the lives of low-income veterans and their families. Apply today for the position of Staff Attorney for the Veterans Advocacy Project.

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Law school loan repayment, paid leave, healthcare insurance, retirement plan, training & travel stipends

English and Spanish

Legal representation, client assessment, advocacy, community partnerships, education and outreach

JD from accredited university

Qualification and Experience JD from accredited university, licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take Texas bar exam

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