Staff Attorney Veteran Advocacy Project

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Veterans Advocacy Project
Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Service Area: 68 counties in Texas (excluding El Paso)
Experience Required: JD from accredited university, licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take next available bar exam, experience working with low-income populations and veterans, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

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

Salary and Benefits:

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

Organization:

- TRLA is an equal opportunity employer
- Committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees
- Strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various factors
- Dedicated to providing justice for those who need it most

Introduction:

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking a full-time staff attorney for our Veterans Advocacy Project. This position is responsible for providing extended civil services to veterans in a wide range of legal matters and collaborating with community partners to address systemic barriers facing veterans. We are looking for a self-directed, empathetic, and motivated individual with experience in serving low-income populations and working with veterans.

Job Description:

The staff attorney will primarily focus on providing direct legal services to eligible clients and working closely with community partners to ensure integrated services for veterans. This includes evaluating clients' claims and assessing legal remedies, representing clients in all stages of litigation, and providing counsel to individuals seeking assistance. The attorney will also support civil legal services for veterans throughout the 68-county TRLA service area and lead education and outreach efforts to the community about legal issues faced by low-income veterans and their families.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

- JD from accredited university
- Must be 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
- Experience working with community services/partners
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent fringe benefits package, including law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, and training & travel stipends.

Organization:

TRLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on various factors, including 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. Our organization is dedicated to providing justice for those who need it most and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Conclusion:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for serving low-income populations and veterans, we encourage you to apply for the position of Staff Attorney for our Veterans Advocacy Project at TRLA. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country and to work with a dedicated and diverse team at TRLA. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in our mission to provide justice for all. Apply now!

Not Applicable

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

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Litigation, Advocacy, Legal Assistance, Community Partnerships, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

JD from accredited university

Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email/phone/fax/address]

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

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