Staff Attorney - Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic - Houston, TX
Company: Lone Star Legal Aid
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks
one Staff Attorney - Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (JP HOU 030-2024)
for its Houston 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 Staff Attorney must be able to gather evidence,
conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients
about their legal rights. Staff Attorney must also be able to
interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in
preparation for client legal representation. LSLA Staff Attorney
represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or
administrative agencies of government. The applicant interprets
laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client
community. The applicant is involved with outreach, community
education, and works with the community to further the mission of
LSLA. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate
activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student
workers. The applicant will be expected to handle a case load,
major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in
community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing
skills preferred. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience
•Graduate of an accredited Law School •Licensed to practice in
Texas or qualify for reciprocity •Prior legal services or public
interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities •Strong
legal writing and oral communication skills •Demonstrated client
service orientation •Skilled in interviewing, assessing, 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-starter Location: LITC Unit- Houston Branch Office: The
successful applicant must have reliable transportation in order to
travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office.
Benefits 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.
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