Contract Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid(1 year ago)

Houston, TXOnsiteContractMedior$94,383 - $128,848 (estimated)Legal

About this role

A one-year contract Staff Attorney position in Lone Star Legal Aid’s Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) based in Houston, funded by the Legal Aid Children’s Health & Security Grant. The attorney will provide legal representation and interpret laws and regulations for low-income Texans, participate in outreach and community education, and may supervise subordinate staff. The role requires travel throughout the Texas counties served by the Houston office.

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Required Skills

Legal Writing
Oral Communication
Client Service
Interviewing
Assessment
Problem Solving
Negotiation
Decision Making
Litigation
Community Outreach

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Qualifications

Law Degree (JD)
Licensed To Practice In Texas
Bar Reciprocity Eligible

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.