Staff Attorney for Low-Income Community

3 weeks ago


Fort Worth, Texas, United States Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Full time

About Us:

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a non-profit public interest law firm providing high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons in 114 counties in North and West Texas. Our mission is to reduce poverty by providing equitable access to the civil justice system.

Job Summary:

We seek a talented Staff Attorney to join our Medical Legal Partnership team. As a key member of our team, you will represent clients, design outreach programs, and work with community organizations to address mental health-related issues.

Responsibilities:

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  • Provide daily representation to low-income clients.">
  • Engage in community outreach and education to low-income persons.">
  • Participate in strategic advocacy aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for the low-income community.">
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.">
  • Develop training materials for healthcare professionals to identify system health-related issues that correlate with legal problems.">

Requirements:

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  • Licensed to practice law in Texas.">
  • Prior experience working with probate, guardianship, public benefits, Veteran Benefits, and/or landlord-tenant matters.">
  • Prior legal services, public interest, social work, or volunteer experience serving the low-income population.">
  • Prior experience addressing mental health, including advocacy for persons and families impacted by mental health-associated issues.">
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent at public speaking.">
  • Candidate must be detail-oriented, efficient, organized, and self-motivated.">
  • Ability to interact professionally and courteously with individuals at all levels.">
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with multidisciplinary programs, administrators, and staff to effectuate systemic change.">

Compensation:

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, including paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and three professional references during the application process.



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