Job Title: Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Assigned to the organization's litigation center. - Work directly with the Director and staff attorneys. - Gain real-world experience by working on active litigation matters, appellate briefs, and amicus briefs. - Collaborate with the litigation team based on individual talents and organizational needs. - Contribute to legal challenges at various court levels on behalf of individuals impacted by government action. - Demonstrate a
Job Title: Legal Clerkship Candidate Job Responsibilities: - Work directly with the Director and staff attorneys of the Foundation’s litigation center. - Engage in active litigation matters, appellate briefs, and amicus briefs. - Collaborate with the litigation team based on individual talents and the needs of the Foundation. - Apply a broad commitment to advancing individual liberty and limited constitutional government. Education and Experience Information: - Current la...
Job Title: Attorney, Center for the American Future Job Responsibilities: The Attorney for the Center for the American Future will be responsible for executing the legal work plan of the organization as part of a two-person team managed by one of the Senior Attorneys. Key responsibilities include: - Building a robust docket and advancing the strategic priorities of the organization. - Participating actively in complex litigation, which encompasses the discovery process, bri
Job Title: Public Interest Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Public Interest Attorney will play a vital role in advocating for democracy through various legal and legislative initiatives. The responsibilities will primarily include: - Engaging in litigation tasks, such as writing or assisting with briefs and collaborating with outside counsel in affirmative litigation, amicus briefs, and defensive litigation when necessary. - Drafting legislation and participating in grassr
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Law Job Responsibilities: - Provide competent legal advice and representation to the organization, its controlled corporate affiliates, and certain elected leadership and executive staff. - Advise the organization and its affiliates on legislative, regulatory, transactional, governance, and business matters. - Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents. - Develop, update, and perform legal revie
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel, Health Law Job Responsibilities: - Provide competent legal advice and representation to the organization, its controlled corporate affiliates, and certain elected leadership and executive staff. - Advise the organization and its affiliates on legislative, regulatory, transactional, governance, and business matters. - Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents. - Assist the General Counsel in the prosecuti
Job Title: Litigation Fellow - Fall 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Fellow at the organization plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to protect individual rights and limit government power. As a full member of the case team, the Fellow will work alongside experienced attorneys to develop and litigate constitutional cases in both federal and state courts. Key responsibilities include: - Engaging in all stages of litigation, from initial case
Job Title: Litigation Fellow - Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Litigation Fellow position at the organization involves working as a full member of case teams alongside organization attorneys. Fellows are responsible for bringing creative, intellectually rigorous cases in federal and state courts across the United States. They work directly with clients and participate in every stage of litigation, ensuring that no two days are the same. Fellows have opportunities bey
Job Title: Litigation Attorney Job Responsibilities: Litigation Attorneys at the organization are tasked with handling cutting-edge constitutional cases and fighting to end government abuses in areas such as civil forfeiture and qualified immunity. They play a pivotal role in championing individual rights, focusing on economic liberty, free speech, private property rights, and educational choice. Attorneys are responsible for developing their own cases, directing legal strat
Job Title: Paralegal A - Telephone Access to Justice Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal A position for the Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Team at the organization involves a variety of essential duties aimed at supporting attorneys in the practice of law. The primary responsibilities include: - Conducting eligibility and substantive interviews both in person and by telephone. These interviews may occasionally occur outside the regular office setting. - Providing
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to clients who are survivors of domestic and dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Key responsibilities include: - Offering legal advice, counsel, and referrals through the organization's legal phone lines. - Securing protective and other court orders to enhance client safety and prevent re-victimization. -
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Child Welfare (Full-Time and Some Part-time may exist) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Child Welfare program is responsible for providing direct legal services to families involved in or at risk of involvement with the Texas child welfare system. The primary duties include answering calls on the Family Helpline to provide free legal information and education to parents, relatives, and the public about Texas Child Protective Service
Job Title: Staff Attorney - POLL (Parenting Order Legal Line) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney for the Parenting Order Legal Line (POLL) is responsible for delivering vital legal services to underserved Texas parents facing child custody and visitation disputes. The attorney provides legal information, education, and advice through a live chat model to aid parents in ensuring appropriate parenting time and resolving related conflicts. The role includes revising and
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Child Welfare (Full-Time and Some Part-Time Opportunities May Exist) Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be an integral part of the Child Welfare program at the organization, which is focused on providing direct legal services to families engaged with or at risk of engagement with the Texas child welfare system. The responsibilities of the Staff Attorney include: - Answering calls on the Family Helpline to provide free legal information
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Crime Victims Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the Crime Victims Program is responsible for providing direct legal services to victims of violent crime. This includes offering legal advice and referrals by phone, representing victims in court, and advocating on behalf of victims navigating the criminal justice system. The attorney will also support the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) network by providing statewide inta
Job Title: Staff Attorney - VLAP Job Responsibilities: The staff attorney is tasked with delivering general civil legal advice, assistance, or representation to eligible clients. The attorney is expected to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards as a member of the State Bar and adhere to the American Bar Association Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid. The role involves embracing and supporting the mission of the organization and complying with all
Job Title: Post-Graduate Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Engage in post-graduate fellowship programs to make a significant impact in public interest law, with a focus on serving low-income communities in Texas. - Develop and manage legal projects tailored to address the needs of client communities, with support from the organization. - Work in diverse practice areas such as Housing Rights, Employment Justice, Youth Justice, and Disaster Recovery to advocate for fair housi
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in all aspects of civil litigation, including complex wage and hour litigation, multi-party employment discrimination, and human trafficking cases. - Conduct outreach and perform intakes to identify farmworker clients across multiple states. - Collaborate with regional partners, federal agencies, and private counsel. - Handle all matters of representation in administrative
Job Title: Dave Kennedy Fellow - Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Dave Kennedy Fellowship at the organization offers law students a unique opportunity to engage in significant civil-rights litigation. The fellows are responsible for conducting legal research and developing litigation strategies for both active and potential cases. They assist in drafting discovery requests, motions, and briefs for state and federal courts. Specific duties include: - Developing and init
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in all legal documentation. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery to aid in the litigation process and ensure comprehensive legal representation. - Conduct client interviews and engage in fact development to build strong, evidence-based cases. - Support outreach initiatives, community education, and partnership meetings to increase awarenes
Job Title: Spring Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases, providing support to attorneys by gathering relevant legal information and drafting necessary documents. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery, ensuring that all legal documents are accurate and comply with court requirements. - Conduct client interviews and fact development, gathering essential information to assist in building a strong case for clients. - Support outreac
Job Title: Law Clerk/Intern Job Responsibilities: - Engage directly with clients to prepare their cases, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their legal needs and circumstances. - Draft various legal documents including pleadings, discovery, or transactional documents, contributing to the preparation and advancement of cases. - Conduct thorough research on legal issues pertinent to active litigation or administrative proceedings, providing valuable insights and inform
Job Title: David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship is an annually awarded position designed for newer attorneys who demonstrate a strong commitment and capability to serve the needs of low-income communities, particularly in the Texas borderlands. As a Fellow, the selected attorney will join the team at **Members Only** (TRLA), engaging in legal work that supports vulnerable populations. The role involves: - Provi
Job Title Public Benefits Team Paralegal B Job Responsibilities The Public Benefits Team Paralegal B will undertake a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting clients in administrative proceedings. The main duties include: - Providing direct representation of clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, acting as the Person-in-Charge for individual cases. - Maintaining a client caseload while exercising independent professional judgment necessary for advoc
Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant at the organization is expected to perform a variety of duties that support the legal team and ensure smooth office operations. These responsibilities include: - Typing, filing, and managing all clerical office matters for the assigned casehandlers. - Maintaining client files and applications, ensuring timely completion of assigned work on case files. - Making copies of documents as needed and creating fil