Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project

Full-time

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney for Veterans Advocacy Project
Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Service Area: 68 counties in Texas (excluding El Paso)

Job Summary:
TRLA is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join our Veterans Advocacy Project. The attorney will provide extended civil services to low-income veterans and their families in a variety of legal matters. This position requires a strong commitment to serving those in need and a collaborative approach with community partners.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate clients' claims and determine appropriate legal remedies
• Provide direct representation and counsel to eligible clients throughout all stages of litigation
• Establish 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
• Participate in education and outreach efforts to raise awareness of legal issues faced by low-income veterans and their families

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam
• Dedication to serving low-income populations
• Experience working with veterans and community service organizations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary commensurate with 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:
At TRLA, we are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or 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.

Salary Information:
• Commensurate with experience
• Includes excellent fringe benefits package

Experience Information:
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university
• Must be 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 and community service organizations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Job Summary:
TRLA is seeking a dedicated and motivated staff attorney to join our Veterans Advocacy Project and provide extended civil services to low-income veterans and their families. This position requires a strong commitment to serving those in need and a collaborative approach with community partners.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate clients' claims and determine appropriate legal remedies
• Provide direct representation and counsel to eligible clients throughout all stages of litigation
• Establish 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
• Participate in education and outreach efforts to raise awareness of legal issues faced by low-income veterans and their families

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam
• Dedication to serving low-income populations
• Experience working with veterans and community service organizations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary commensurate with 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:
At TRLA, we are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or 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.

Salary Information:
• Commensurate with experience
• Includes excellent fringe benefits package

Experience Information:
• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university
• Must be 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 and community service organizations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

H1: Join Our Team and Make a Difference for Low-Income Veterans
H2: Staff Attorney Position Available at TRLA's Veterans Advocacy Project

At Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), we are dedicated to providing justice for those who need it most. We are seeking a passionate and driven staff attorney to join our Veterans Advocacy Project and provide extended civil services to low-income veterans and their families. If you are committed to serving those in need and have experience working with veterans and community service organizations, we encourage you to apply.

As a staff attorney, you will have the opportunity to directly represent clients in all stages of litigation and collaborate closely with community partners to address systemic barriers facing veterans. You will also support civil legal services for veterans throughout TRLA's 68-county service area and participate in education and outreach efforts to raise awareness of legal issues faced by low-income veterans and their families.

To be considered for this position, you must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited university and be licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam. You should also have a strong dedication to serving low-income populations and be fluent in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

At TRLA, we value our employees and offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent fringe benefits package. This includes law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, and training & travel stipends.

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and

Not specified.

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

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Legal representation, counseling, relationship building, outreach, fluency in English and Spanish.

JD from accredited university.

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

Legal