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 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 Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation to a large caseload of individuals and/or families in immigration matters. Legal representation may occur before various bodies, including the Immigration Court (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Administrative Appeals Office, and others. This includes custody matters before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Asylum Office, State and federal courts, Department of State, agen
Position: Family Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Interview and counsel clients on appropriate legal guidance. - Accompany and represent clients in family law proceedings. - Advocate for clients in court proceedings, mediations, and other administrative proceedings. - Research factual and legal problems pertaining to family law. - Responsible for drafting pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents. - Work efficiently and independently to maintain case files. - Particip
**Job Title: Senior Counsel** **Job Responsibilities:** Senior Counsel at the organization is tasked with leading and engaging in impactful litigation, public policy advocacy, and educational initiatives to further the organization's mission. The key responsibilities include: - Engaging in education, engagement, and outreach by cultivating relationships with coalition partners and allied organizations, and participating in public education activities such as legal conferenc
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization are pivotal in leading and engaging in innovative impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and educational initiatives that align with the organization's mission. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Counsel include: - Participating in the management of the Legal Department, including covering the responsibilities of other senior managers as needed within the department. - Promoting
Job Title: Senior Counsel Job Responsibilities: Senior Counsels at the organization engage in a variety of responsibilities aimed at furthering the organization's mission of achieving full recognition of civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV. The primary areas of work include: - Impact Litigation: - Devise legal theories and litigation strategies. - Identify and cultivate litigation opportunities through various channels such as the legal Help D