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Staff Attorney HPP - Hybrid
San Angelo, TX H1: Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Team as a Staff Attorney! H2: Help Reduce Poverty and Increase Access to Justice in Texas Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Job Title: Staff Attorney - Home Preservation Project (HPP) Job Location: Hybrid/Remote - Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, Texas Experience: Prior experience in landlord-tenant, housing, or foreclosure prevention cases preferred Overview: - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LANWT) is seeking a dynamic, self-starting attorney to join their team as a Staff Attorney for the Home Preservation Project. - This is a full-time position that will involve providing daily representation in civil legal matters, as well as identifying opportunities for strategic advocacy and engaging in outreach to low-income individuals and community groups. - LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 114 counties in North and West Texas. Responsibilities: - Gather evidence, advise clients, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits. - Interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence. - Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies. - Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the community. - Provide legal assistance in areas such as housing, landlord-tenant, consumer, probate, special education, public benefits, and bankruptcy. - Design and carry out outreach and community legal education programs. - Work closely with low-income community groups to reduce poverty and increase access to the civil justice system. - May supervise and coordinate activities of legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. - Attend evening legal clinics, conduct intake at shelters, and participate in outreach offered by LANWT. Qualifications: - Licensed to practice law in Texas. - Prior experience in contested landlord-tenant, housing, or foreclosure prevention cases preferred. - Strong understanding of Texas civil procedure and evidence rules. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strategic thinking and project management abilities. - Fluent in Spanish (preferred). - Strong work ethic and accountability. - Ability to travel occasionally for work. Salary: Entry-level salary for new attorneys is $66,500 per year, with potential for higher salary based on experience. Benefits: Excellent benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, retirement plan, and health, dental, and life insurance. To apply: - Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references during the application process. - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an equal opportunity employer. |
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