Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Edinburg, TX

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Edinburg, TX

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Edinburg, TX

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Staff Attorney & Managing Attorney Positions at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Currently licensed attorneys only; 3Ls apply here.

Organization: **Members Only**

Job Title: Staff Attorney & Managing Attorney

Experience: Entry-level and experienced attorneys

Salary: $64,355–$87,565+ per year, depending on experience.

Location: 68-county service area including Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Sinton, Edinburg, and Brownsville

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Organization Overview:

**Members Only** is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal representation to low-income individuals and marginalized communities in Texas. With around 200 lawyers specializing in one or more of our 40+ practice areas, TRLA is committed to fighting for justice in the toughest trenches of Texas.

Job Description:

TRLA is currently seeking sharp, dedicated litigators who are passionate about defending the vulnerable, serving the community, and challenging systemic injustices. As a staff attorney or managing attorney, you will serve on the front lines in border cities and rural areas where workers, immigrants, and marginalized communities face incredible challenges. Your cases will not only be legal disputes, but also about survival.

Key Responsibilities:

- Defending vulnerable populations such as tenants facing eviction, individuals with disabilities, and those affected by deceptive business practices
- Providing legal representation in state and federal court
- Bringing creative, complex litigation to court
- Providing services to individual clients
- Exploring all avenues and bringing the fight where needed

Qualifications:

- Licensed to practice law in Texas, able to waive in, or pass the next available bar exam
- Demonstrated interest in providing justice to those in need
- Strong academic credentials
- Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
- Willingness to live and work in areas of greatest need

Compensation & Benefits:

- Salary range of $64,355–$87,565+ per year, depending on experience
- Robust benefits package including law school loan repayment assistance, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, retirement plan, stipends for training and travel, and incentives for Spanish language proficiency
- 3Ls are placed on salary the first week of July and are reimbursed for reasonable costs of the bar prep course and bar application fee

Application Process:

- Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled

Why work at TRLA?

- Be a force for change in a state where justice can be elusive
- Work with passionate, skilled, and deeply committed lawyers
- Take on tough fights head-on
- Make a difference in the lives of marginalized communities and individuals

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage and empower our advocates to explore all avenues and bring the fight where they see fit.

To apply for a staff attorney or managing attorney position, please follow these steps:

1. Visit the TRLA website and select the "Apply Here" button for licensed attorneys or 3Ls.
2. Fill out the application form with your personal information, preferred start date, and attorney role.
3. Upload a cover letter explaining your interest in working for TRLA.
4. Upload your resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references.
5. Indicate your language skills and office location preferences.
6. If there is an opening in a rural area or along the border, indicate your willingness to relocate and work in that office.
7. Submit your application.

Application for Civil Attorney Positions at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Organization: **Members Only**

Job Title: Civil Attorney

Experience: Entry-level and experienced attorneys

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Texas-Mexico border region or Southeast Texas

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Organization Overview:

**Members Only** is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal representation to low-income individuals and marginalized communities in Texas. TRLA is currently seeking entry-level and experienced attorneys with a passion for aggressively representing clients along the Texas-Mexico border region or farmworkers within Southeast Texas.

Job Description:

As a civil attorney at TRLA, you will have the opportunity to aggressively represent low-income clients in the Texas-Mexico border region or farmworkers in Southeast Texas. You will be responsible for providing legal representation in a variety of cases and areas of law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Aggressively representing low-income clients
- Providing legal representation in a variety of cases and areas of law
- Working in the Texas-Mexico border region or Southeast Texas

Qualifications:

- Licensed to practice law in Texas, able to waive in, or pass the next available bar exam
- Demonstrated interest in providing justice to those in need
- Strong academic credentials
- Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
- Willingness to live and work in the Texas-Mexico border region or Southeast Texas

Compensation & Benefits:

- Dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including law school loan repayment assistance, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, retirement plan, stipends for training and travel, and incentives for Spanish language proficiency

Application Process:

- Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled

Why work at TRLA?

- Be a force for change in a state where justice can be elusive
- Work with passionate, skilled, and deeply committed lawyers
- Make a difference in the lives of marginalized communities and individuals

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage and empower our advocates to explore all avenues and bring the fight