Contract Staff Attorney - Eviction Right to Counsel Project - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid(1 year ago)

Houston, TXOnsiteContractMedior$76,039 - $104,694 (estimated)Legal

About this role

A Contract Staff Attorney for Lone Star Legal Aid’s Eviction Right to Counsel Project provides legal representation and advocacy for low-income tenants facing eviction in the Greater Houston area. This one-year, mission-driven position supports LSLA’s work to protect the civil rights of vulnerable Texans and ensure equal access to justice. The attorney will be based in the Houston branch and expected to travel across the counties served by the office.

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Required Skills

Legal Writing
Oral Communication
Client Service
Interviewing
Assessment
Problem Solving
Negotiation
Litigation
Community Outreach
Bilingual Spanish

Qualifications

Juris Doctor
Texas Bar License

About Lone Star Legal Aid

lonestarlegal.org

Lone Star Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Texas. With a mission of ensuring that justice knows no boundaries, they focus on a range of civil legal issues, including housing, family law, and employment rights. By empowering communities through legal education and representation, Lone Star Legal Aid aims to create a more equitable society where everyone has access to the justice system.