What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Attorney - Belton, TX position at Lone Star Legal Aid?
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Managing Attorney (JP# BTN 029-2024) for its Belton Branch Office.
LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.
Summary of Responsibilities
Managing Attorneys are experienced attorneys responsible for the supervision of the advocacy functions in the assigned LSLA offices. The LSLA Managing Attorney will ensure competent representation of LSLA clients. The LSLA Managing Attorney will review the advocacy activities of the paralegals and attorneys assigned to the branch office or unit. The LSLA Managing Attorney will supervise the screening, acceptance, and rejection of new client cases. This person is also responsible for the initiation and maintenance of good relations with the local community and local bar association(s) of the assigned service area. The LSLA Managing Attorney ensures that the assigned office/unit conducts high quality legal representation and community education. The LSLA Managing Attorney has the primary responsibility for supervising the staff attorneys, paralegals, clerical staff, clerks, and volunteers who work in the branch office or unit.
Minimum Education and Experience
• Graduate of an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
• Three (3) years successful state and federal litigation experience
• Commitment to high quality representation of low-income people
Minimum Skills and Abilities
• Ability to motivate attorneys and paralegals to produce high quality advocacy
• Strong oral communication and legal writing skills
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and problem-solving ability
• Able to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Ability to work effectively in a digital case management system
Location: Belton Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.
Medical Benefits
Paid Leave
Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
