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Managing Attorney / Houston Military Veterans Unit

Lone Star Legal Aid Nov 06,2018 Location Houston TX
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 3 yrs required

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Lone Star legal Aid (LSLA) seeks a  Regular Full Time Managing Attorney for its Houston Military Veterans Unit.

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.

Summary of Responsibilities

Managing Attorneys are experienced attorneys responsible for the supervision of the advocacy functions in the assigned LSLA offices. The LSLA Managing Attorney will assure the competent representation of LSLA clients. He/she will review the advocacy activities of the paralegals and attorneys assigned to the branch office or unit. The Managing Attorney will supervise the screening, acceptance, and rejection of new client cases. This person is also responsible for the initiation and maintenance of good relations with the local community and local bar association(s) of the assigned service area. He/she ensures that the assigned office/unit conducts high quality legal representation and community education. This person has the primary responsibility for supervising the staff attorneys, paralegals, clerical staff, clerks, and volunteers who work in the branch office or unit.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Law School
  • Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
  • Three (3) years successful state and federal litigation experience
  • Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
  • Commitment to high quality representation of low-income people

Minimum Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to motivate attorneys and paralegals to produce high quality advocacy
  • Strong legal writing and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated client service orientation
  • Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
  • Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community
  • Energetic, motivated and self starter
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Reports to: Directing Attorney

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Paid 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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Lone Star Legal Aid (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.