Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney – Veterans Advocacy Project

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Experience: JD from accredited university, licensed to practice law in Texas, experience working with low-income populations and veterans, and fluency in English and Spanish

Salary: Commensurate with experience

TRLA is seeking a passionate and dedicated 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. The successful candidate will work closely with community partners to ensure integrated services and address systemic barriers facing veterans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Preferences:

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

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At TRLA, we are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

If you are a passionate and motivated attorney looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join TRLA and help us provide justice for those who need it most. Apply today!

Not specified

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

English and Spanish

Legal research, client representation, advocacy, community outreach, bilingual (English and Spanish)

JD from accredited university

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [contact information].

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

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