Staff Attorney, Medical Legal Partnership Houston & Public Interest Law
Overview
Staff Attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid leads civil litigation and client advocacy in the Medical Legal Partnership in Houston. You will gather evidence, draft pleadings, interview clients and witnesses, and advise on legal rights within a public interest setting. The role includes outreach, community education, and potential supervision of junior staff and volunteers. This position combines courtroom work with community impact and requires bilingual communication if possible.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and file civil lawsuits, prepare legal documents, and advise clients on their rights to achieve favorable outcomes
- 2Interrogate clients and witnesses, gather evidence, and coordinate with administrative agencies and courts to advance cases
- 3Represent clients in court, before quasi-judicial bodies, and in administrative proceedings
- 4Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community to ensure informed consent and access to justice
- 5Engage in outreach and community education to raise awareness of legal rights and LSLA services
- 6Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal staff, clerical workers, volunteers, or students as needed
- 7Handle a caseload including major litigation and participate in evening clinics and community programs
- 8Demonstrate strong client service orientation and proactive problem solving in high-pressure situations
- 9Travel within Texas counties served by the Houston MLP office to fulfill duties
- 10Maintain reliable transportation to support mobility for casework across service areas
Requirements8
- 1Graduate of an accredited Law School and licensed to practice in Texas or eligible for reciprocity
- 2Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
- 3Strong legal writing and oral communication skills
- 4Demonstrated client service orientation and ability to interview, assess, negotiate, and problem solve
- 5Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
- 6Demonstrated commitment to aggressively pursuing client rights and community impact
- 7Energetic, motivated, and self-starting
- 8Bilingual Spanish and English skills preferred
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