Family Law - General Attorney in Midland, TX

Public Interest

Midland, TX

Family Law - General Attorney in Midland, TX

Attorney

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Hybrid Remote

Job Responsibilities:
A Staff Attorney at the organization is responsible for providing high-quality civil legal services to low-income individuals. The key duties include:

- Gathering evidence, advising clients on their rights, drafting legal documents, and conducting civil lawsuits.
- Interviewing clients and witnesses with cultural competence and handling various client representation tasks.
- Representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative government agencies.
- Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community.
- Providing legal assistance in areas such as housing, foreclosure prevention, landlord-tenant issues, family law, consumer law, probate, special education, public benefits, and bankruptcy.
- Designing and conducting outreach and community legal education programs.
- Collaborating with community and low-income groups to further the organization’s mission of reducing poverty by providing equitable access to the civil justice system.
- Supervising and coordinating activities of legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.
- Handling a caseload involving substantial litigation and other justice-related advocacy.
- Attending evening legal clinics and participating in community legal education programs.
- Establishing meaningful relationships with community organizations and conducting intake at shelters.
- Participating in outreach activities offered by the organization.

Education and Experience Information:
- Licensed to practice law in Texas.
- Prior experience handling contested family law and litigation cases is preferred.
- Strong understanding of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules of Evidence.
- Prior legal services, public interest, or volunteer experience serving low-income persons is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think and plan strategically and develop and implement projects.
- Strong work ethic and sense of accountability.
- Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written, is preferred.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Ability to engage in occasional work-related travel.

Salary Information:
The current entry-level salary for a new attorney is $73,815 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience.

Additional Information:
The position offers an excellent benefits package, including paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; a retirement plan; and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. The organization is an equal opportunity employer, and veterans are encouraged to apply.