Staff Attorney – Rural Justice Grant

Job overview

The Staff Attorney – Rural Justice Grant role is hybrid in Brownwood, TX, with the announcement also listing offices across North and West Texas. The salary range is $73,815–$110,112 per year. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families across 114 counties. The attorney represents clients in civil matters and advances access to justice through legal advice, litigation, outreach, and collaboration. The role manages a caseload, explains legal rights and options, and works with community partners to address legal needs affecting low-income communities.

What you'll do

• Represent low-income clients in civil legal matters
• interview clients and witnesses using culturally competent, trauma-informed practices
• conduct legal research and gather evidence
• advise clients
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents
• represent clients in court and administrative proceedings
• manage a litigation and advocacy caseload
• conduct community legal education and outreach
• build relationships with community organizations
• participate in strategic advocacy
• refer clients to services
• supervise or coordinate assigned staff, volunteers, or students
• attend evening and weekend clinics as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

rural justice grant

legal aid of northwest texas

brownwood tx

hybrid

civil legal services

public interest law

low-income communities

$73,815–$110,112 per year

texas bar

community outreach

frequent travel

evening and weekend clinics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and holidays, retirement plan, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Why this role

Requires admission to practice law in Texas or pending Texas Bar reciprocity approval. The role may cover one or more civil practice areas, including housing, family, consumer, employment, public benefits, probate, foreclosure, education, and health law. Frequent travel is required.

About the employer

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.