Public Interest Staff Attorney

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Public Interest Staff Attorney
The candidate responsibilities will include: Represents veterans in a variety of case types, including discharge upgrade cases and veterans benefit appeals that require or include a character of service determination. Assists veterans and service member families with basic civil legal services, including expunctions/non-disclosure, family law, probate, guardianship, and landlord/tenant. Screens cases for merit and law reform opportunities. Refers veterans to other relevant resources in the community. Leads community outreach efforts. Participates in a collaboration to enhance the provision of legal services to veterans, in collaboration with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Lone Star Legal Aid, United Way, and other organizations. Observes and monitors student interns in the performance of their duties and skills development/enhancement in such functions as client interviewing and counseling, factual investigation, document drafting, case/hearing preparation and development, timeliness, court/administrative appearances, post-hearing follow-up, and provides timely and appropriate feedback. Practices and promotes ethical and professional approach to the practice of law to enhance and ensure high quality student education experience, client representation, and community service. Develops legal education programs by exploring and assessing current legal trends relating to veterans law; provides in-service and continuing legal education to clinic staff and students; and educates the community at public speaking engagements. Utilizes case management and data aggregation software(s) to: maintain program reports, surveys, and data entry of statistics; assist with client intake, screening, and document gathering; set appointments, organize and track cases, and communicate with clients. Travels frequently to off-site locations as needed to accomplish the above tasks. Performs other duties as assigned. Monitors and is responsible for the work of student interns, pro bono attorneys, and paralegals as directed by the Managing Attorney. Must be Licensed to practice law in Texas. Should have 2+ years of legal experience. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Minimum computer and technology skills required: Microsoft Windows and Office, telephone, fax, and copying/scanning. Prior legal services, public interest, or volunteer experience serving low-income persons preferred. Prior experience with veterans legal or social services desired. Prior experience in teaching, training, or mentoring others an advantage. Experience with case management software is a plus. Must have Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.

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