Job Title: Paralegal A - Telephone Access to Justice Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal A for the Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Team is tasked with a variety of responsibilities that support attorneys in the practice of law. These responsibilities include: - Conducting eligibility and substantive interviews both in person and by telephone. These interviews may be conducted outside the regular office setting when necessary. - Providing basic information and referrals to
Job Title: Post-Graduate Fellowships Job Responsibilities: - Engage in public interest law to provide high-quality legal services to low-income Texans. - Develop and implement projects that align with the needs of TRLA’s client communities, focusing on areas such as housing rights, employment justice, youth justice, and disaster recovery. - Collaborate effectively with team members and community partners to create innovative solutions for clients. - Manage multiple and shi...
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across several states including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Key responsibilities include: - Serving as lead counsel or co-counsel in all aspects of civil litigation, particularly in cases related to wage theft, discrimination
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases, contributing to the ongoing legal processes. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and relevance. - Conduct client interviews and assist in fact development to support case preparation. - Support outreach, community education, and participate in partnership meetings to enhance community engagement and advocacy efforts. Education and Experience I
Job Title: Spring Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for active cases, providing critical support to ongoing litigation or long-term client representation. - Prepare and review legal pleadings and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. - Conduct client interviews and assist in fact development, gathering essential information to support case strategies. - Support outreach initiatives, community education progra
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk or Intern Job Responsibilities: - Interview and work with clients to prepare their cases, ensuring effective communication and understanding of client needs. - Draft pleadings, discovery, or transactional documents, contributing to the preparation and documentation of legal proceedings. - Research legal issues in active litigation or administrative proceedings, providing support to ongoing cases and helping develop legal strategies. - Join attorne
Job Title: David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship is designed for a newer attorney who demonstrates an exceptional commitment and ability to serve the needs of low-income communities in Texas’s borderlands. The awarded Fellow will join the team of attorneys at the organization. The responsibilities include: - Providing legal assistance to underserved communities along the Texas border. - Defending vu...
Job Title: Post-Graduate Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Engage in post-graduate fellowship programs focused on public interest law to make a significant impact within Texas RioGrande Legal Aid's (TRLA) 68-county service area. - Develop and implement projects tailored to address legal and social justice issues, with a focus on areas such as housing rights, employment justice, youth justice, and disaster recovery. - Collaborate with TRLA's legal team and community partners to
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: - Specialize in farmworker advocacy, providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. - Focus primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts. Handle cases involving wage theft, discrimination, human trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and retaliation
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery documents. - Conduct client interviews and develop case facts. - Support outreach, community education, and partnership meetings. Education and Experience Information: - Law students seeking hands-on experience alongside their studies. - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are preferred. - An interest in litigation or admini
Job Title: Spring Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases, contributing to ongoing litigation or long-term client representation. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. - Conduct client interviews and engage in fact development to support case preparation and strategy. - Support outreach efforts, community education initiatives, and partnership meetings to promote le
Job Title: Summer Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Interview and work with clients to prepare their cases. - Draft pleadings, discovery, or transactional documents. - Research legal issues in active litigation or administrative proceedings. - Join attorneys for hearings, trials, or clinics in the community. - Prepare community education materials or support outreach events and meetings. Education and Experience Information: - The program is open to undergraduate and law st
Job Title: David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship is a prestigious position awarded annually to a newer attorney who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and ability to serve the needs of low-income communities in Texas's borderlands. The Fellow will work as part of the legal team at **Members Only** (TRLA), a program known for its dedication to civil legal services and serving a large number of clients annuall
Job Title Paralegal A - Telephone Access to Justice Job Responsibilities As a Paralegal A for the Telephone Access to Justice (TAJ) Team, the primary duties and activities include: - Conducting eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which may sometimes occur outside the regular office setting. - Providing basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services. - Interviewing clients and witnesses to gather rel
Job Title: Post-Graduate Fellow Job Responsibilities: - Engage in public interest law to provide high-quality legal services and empower client communities. - Collaborate with team members and community partners to develop and implement legal projects that address the needs of low-income Texans. - Participate in various practice areas such as Housing Rights, Employment Justice, Youth Justice, and Disaster Recovery to make a meaningful impact. - Develop and propose fellowship
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will be responsible for specializing in farmworker advocacy and providing employment-related legal services to low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in Texas and several other states including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The position involves a multi-state docket and may be based in any of the organization's Texas offices or the Southern Mi
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery - Conduct client interviews and engage in fact development - Support outreach, community education, and partnership meetings Education and Experience Information: - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are preferred - Interest in litigation or administrative advocacy is desirable - Willingness to work directly with clients is
Job Title: Spring Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases, assisting the legal team in preparing for ongoing litigation or long-term client representation. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. - Conduct client interviews and engage in fact development to support case strategies. - Support outreach efforts, community education, and attend partnership meetings to fos
Job Title: Summer Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Interview and work with clients to prepare their cases. - Draft pleadings, discovery, or transactional documents. - Research legal issues in active litigation or administrative proceedings. - Join attorneys for hearings, trials, or clinics in the community. - Prepare community education materials or support outreach events and meetings. Education and Experience Information: - Undergraduate and law students are eligible to
Job Title: David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship is an opportunity for newer attorneys to join **Members Only** and engage in meaningful legal work serving low-income communities in the Texas borderlands. The Fellow will work on various legal issues affecting these communities, including but not limited to family violence, farmworkers' rights, and other civil legal services. The Fellow
Job Title: National Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advocate for immigrant children’s best interests in interactions with government or other parties. - Supervise volunteers appointed as Child Advocates for unaccompanied and separated children in federal custody at various program locations across the United States. - Serve as a Child Advocate for selected cases as needed, involving direct communication and visits (virtual or in-person) with children, caregivers, fa...
Job Title: Post-Graduate Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Engage in public interest law to provide high-quality legal services to low-income Texans, focusing on creating meaningful impact in border or rural offices. - Collaborate with the organization to develop innovative legal solutions tailored to client needs, particularly in areas such as Housing Rights, Employment Justice, Youth Justice, and Disaster Recovery. - Manage multiple and shifting priorities effectively, de
Job Title: Staff Attorney Farmworker Team Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney will focus on employment-related legal services for low-wage migrant and seasonal agricultural workers across multiple states including Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The attorney will work primarily on employment law and litigation in both state and federal courts. Key responsibilities include: - Serving as lead counsel or co-counsel in civil litig
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for active cases to support legal arguments and case strategy. - Prepare and review legal pleadings and discovery documents to aid in case preparation and litigation. - Conduct client interviews and engage in fact development to gather necessary information for case proceedings. - Support outreach, community education, and partnership meetings to promote legal awareness and community engagement.
Job Title: Spring Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Conduct research and writing for live cases to support ongoing litigation or long-term client representation. - Prepare and review pleadings and discovery documents to assist in the legal process. - Conduct client interviews and fact development to gather necessary information for cases. - Support outreach efforts, community education, and partnership meetings to promote legal awareness and build community relationships. E
Job Title: Summer Clerkship Job Responsibilities: - Interview and work with clients to prepare their cases, gaining firsthand experience in client interaction and case preparation. - Draft pleadings, discovery, or transactional documents, allowing clerks to engage in the practical aspects of legal documentation and case management. - Research legal issues in active litigation or administrative proceedings, providing clerks with the opportunity to delve into complex legal mat
Job Title: David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship Job Responsibilities: The David G. Hall & Pamela M. Brown Fellowship is designed for a newer attorney who has shown exceptional commitment and ability to serve low-income communities in Texas’s borderlands. The awarded Fellow will become part of the team of attorneys at the organization. Responsibilities include: - Defending the rights of vulnerable populations, particularly in rural and border communities. - Engaging ...