Staff Attorney – Individual Safety Unit

Lone Star Legal Aid

. Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeTyler • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $78,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal representation, client advocacy, and community outreach, with strong capabilities in legal writing, negotiation, and decision-making under pressure. Licensed to practice law in Texas, with a commitment to serving the client community effectively.

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Licensed To Practice In TexasLegal WritingClient AdvocacyNegotiation SkillsCommunity Outreach

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsConducting Civil LawsuitsInterpreting LawsPreparing Legal RepresentationInterviewing ClientsProblem SolvingAssessment Skills

Soft Skills

Oral Communication SkillsClient Service OrientationAbility To Work Under PressureEnergetic And MotivatedSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Of An Accredited Law School

Industry Keywords

Public Interest ExperienceLegal ClinicsQuasi-Judicial RepresentationAdministrative Government AgenciesClient Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits
Draft legal documents
Advise clients about their legal rights
Interview clients and witnesses
Prepare details for client legal representation
Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative government agencies
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community
Participate in outreach and community education
Work with the community to further LSLA’s mission
Potentially supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers
Handle a caseload and major litigation
Attend evening legal clinics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Law School
Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
Strong legal writing and oral communication skills
Demonstrated client service orientation
Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation
Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community
Energetic, motivated and self-started
Reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available
Generous Paid Leave & Holidays
Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development
Professional Development
Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paternal & Family Leave