Staff Attorney | Foster Youth Project

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301 S. Texas Avenue
Mercedes, TX 78750
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Street address: 
301 S. Texas Avenue
City: 
Mercedes
State: 
Texas
ZIP: 
78750
Organization URL: 
https://www.trla.org/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Staff Attorney | Foster Youth Project
TRLA SERVICE AREA

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. (TRLA) is seeking full-time staff attorneys for our Foster Youth Project. Staff attorneys provide direct and comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in a client-centered, trauma-informed practice. 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, and attend and coordinate clinics or other events as requested by the Project Director.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent fringe benefits package, including law school loan repayment, generous paid leave, healthcare insurance, a retirement plan, and training & travel stipends.

TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements: 

Qualifications and Preferences:

TRLA is seeking candidates who are committed to providing justice for those who need it most. Experience in 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 be able to work independently. Local travel to multiple Texas counties is expected.

Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or willing to take the next available Texas bar exam.

Written and oral fluency in the Spanish language highly preferred.

To apply: 

Complete online application:

https://trla.wufoo.com/forms/application-for-civil-attorney-positions/

Notes: 
TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary range: 
Salary commensurate with experience.

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