Texas RioGrande Legal Aid’s Domestic Violence/Family Law Team seeks dynamic staff attorneys for the Alpine and Corpus Christi or Victoria offices. Family law attorneys provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in a client-centered, trauma-informed practice. The staff attorneys will practice civil law for eligible clients, provide advice for eligible clients, supervise and work with legal paraprofessionals, participate in community legal education, attend and coordinate clinics or other events as requested by the Branch or Team manager.
Staff attorneys also collaborate with local agencies and community partners, including domestic violence and sexual assault survivor centers.
With about 200 lawyers, TRLA operates one of the largest legal services programs in the country and is nationally recognized for high-quality, zealous advocacy for its clients.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent fringe benefits package including law school loan repayment.
TRLA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an equitable workplace.
TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position requires, consistent with TRLA’s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:
TRLA is seeking two candidates who are committed to providing justice for those who need it most. Experience in family law litigation and working with survivors of trauma, including in a law school clinic setting, is preferred. A successful candidate has enthusiasm for direct client services and litigation. Trial experience is preferred. The candidate must be highly organized and have strong written and oral advocacy skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with non-attorneys, be self-motivated and able to work independently. Local travel to multiple Texas counties is expected.
REQUIRED:
Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam
Written and oral fluency in Spanish language preferred
Maintain continuing legal education requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step One -- Click here to apply. https://trla.wufoo.com/forms/r18n7vw20gxf1kp/
Step Two -- Selected applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview, virtual or in-person interview, depending on a variety of factors.
Step Three -- Depending on the circumstances, some selected applicants will be invited to virtually meet with staff.
Step Four -- Selected applicants will be offered a position.
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