Staff Attorney, Individual Safety Unit (LASSA)

Job overview

The Staff Attorney, Individual Safety Unit (LASSA) works onsite at the Tyler Branch Office in Tyler, TX; salary is $78,000–$130,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Lone Star Legal Aid advances the civil rights of low-income Texans through legal representation, advocacy, and community education. The attorney provides legal consultations and representation to survivors of sexual assault across matters including privacy, safety, housing, employment, education, and financial compensation. The role advances client rights through casework, litigation, legal advice, outreach, and community education.

What you'll do

• Gather evidence
• conduct civil lawsuits
• draft legal documents
• advise clients about legal rights
• interview clients and witnesses
• represent clients in court and before administrative agencies
• interpret laws and regulations
• conduct outreach and community education
• manage a caseload and major litigation
• attend evening legal clinics
• potentially supervise legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

individual safety unit

lassa

legal aid

survivor advocacy

civil litigation

client representation

tyler tx

lone star legal aid

$78k-$130k

evening legal clinics

medical insurance

retirement contribution

loan repayment assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision options with 100% employer-paid options available
• paid leave and holidays
• retirement plan with 6% employer contribution
• continuing legal education and professional development
• loan repayment assistance for attorneys and law graduates
• flexible spending account
• parental and family leave.

Why this role

Supports the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault Project; reliable transportation is required for travel throughout counties served by the Tyler office.

About the employer

Lone Star Legal Aid is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.