Family Law Staff Attorney (Central Texas) (Full time)

Job Responsibilities:

• Representing clients in state court, e.g. Travis, Hays, Williamson, and Bastrop Counties.
• At the outset, the staff attorney’s caseload will be comprised primarily of family law cases.
• Depending on the attorney’s interest, the caseload could expand to include other types of law we practice, including housing, criminal defense, probate, or civil rights litigation.
• Maintaining a full-time schedule with occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Supervising and supporting paralegals in family law matters.

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of family law experience. The ideal candidate will have a background consulting with clients, issue spotting, reviewing evidence, drafting court documents, and appearing in court.
• A demonstrated interest in economic, social, and racial justice.
• We value diversity. People of color, people with experience living in poverty, LGBTQIA-identifying people, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Attorneys must have an active license in Texas
• Fluency in Spanish or another second language is desirable but not mandatory.