Staff Attorney
4 weeks ago
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is seeking a dedicated and passionate attorney to join our team in Amarillo, Texas.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and self-starting attorney who has a strong commitment to public interest law and a passion for serving low-income individuals. The successful candidate will work closely with our community partner organization to provide civil legal services to eligible clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in civil legal matters, including housing, public benefits, and probate cases.
- Engage in outreach and collaboration with low-income survivors and other community partners to advance our mission.
- Design and carry out outreach and community legal education programs to further our mission.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.
- Provide high-quality representation to indigent clients in accordance with our policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Texas.
- Prior experience handling contested housing, public benefits, and/or probate cases preferred.
- Strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
- Prior legal services, public interest, or volunteer experience serving low-income persons preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in Spanish – both verbal and written is preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for public interest law.
- Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of low-income individuals and families.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest, a resume, and three professional references during the application process.
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