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Waco, TX ## Staff Attorney - Waco, TX **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LSLA) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for its Waco Branch Office. The successful applicant will provide basic legal services to service areas impacted by opioid-use disorders, including children who need basic legal services because of opioid-use disorders by a parent, legal guardian or caretaker. ### 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, assessment, 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 ### Benefits - Medical Benefits - Paid Leave ### Location The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by the Waco Branch Office. ### Salary Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** 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. LSLA seeks one Staff Attorney (job #WAC 020-2023) for its Waco Branch Office. The successful applicant will provide basic legal services to service areas impacted by opioid-use disorders, including children who need basic legal services because of opioid-use disorders by a parent, legal guardian or caretaker. The Staff Attorney position requires a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited Law School as well as a license to practice law in Texas or qualification for reciprocity. Prior legal services or public interest experience is preferred. The successful applicant must also have strong legal writing and oral communication skills, a demonstrated client service orientation, and skills in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation. The Staff Attorney must have the ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly, as well as the ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community. The Staff Attorney 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 are preferred. The successful applicant must also have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by the Waco Branch Office. Benefits include medical benefits and paid leave. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** 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. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LSLA) is offering the opportunity for a full-time Staff Attorney to join its Waco Branch Office. This position will provide basic legal services to service areas impacted by opioid-use disorders, including children who need basic legal services because of opioid-use disorders by a parent, legal guardian or caretaker. **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, assessment, 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 The Staff Attorney will be required to handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills are preferred. The successful applicant must also have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by the Waco Branch Office. Benefits include medical benefits and paid leave. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** 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. ## Overview **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LSLA) is offering a full-time Staff Attorney position at its Waco Branch Office. The successful applicant will provide basic legal services to service areas impacted by opioid-use disorders, including children who need basic legal services because of opioid-use disorders by a parent, legal guardian or caretaker. The Staff Attorney must have a minimum of a graduate degree from an accredited Law School as well as a license to practice law in Texas or qualification for reciprocity. Prior legal services or public interest experience is preferred. The successful applicant must also have strong legal writing and oral communication skills, a demonstrated client service orientation, and skills in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation. The Staff Attorney must have the ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly, |
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