Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project

Full-time

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Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project - Full-time position

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking a dedicated and motivated staff attorney to join our Veterans Advocacy Project. This position will provide extended civil services to veterans in a variety of legal matters, including housing, probate, benefits, consumer, employment, homelessness, and family law. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low-income populations and a strong commitment to serving those in need.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a JD from an accredited university. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam. Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is required for this role.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluate clients' claims and determine appropriate legal remedies
- Provide direct representation to clients in all stages of litigation and advocacy
- Offer counsel and assistance to individuals seeking civil legal aid
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to address systemic barriers facing veterans
- Support civil legal services for veterans throughout the 68-county TRLA service area
- Lead and participate in education and outreach efforts to raise awareness of legal issues facing low-income veterans and their families

Qualifications:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Excellent fringe benefits package, including law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, retirement plan, and training & travel stipends

TRLA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind 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 our nation's veterans. Apply now for the staff attorney position with the Veterans Advocacy Project.

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Law school loan repayment, Paid leave, Healthcare insurance, Retirement plan, Training & travel stipends

English, Spanish

Self-directed, Empathetic, Motivated, Legal Representation, Counseling, Relationship Building, Education and Outreach

JD from accredited university

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to [contact person name] at [email address or physical address]

Qualification and Experience JD from accredited university, Licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take next available Texas bar exam, Experience working with low-income populations and veterans, Fluent in English and Spanish

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