Non-profit organization. This place provides FREE civilian assistance to low-income residents of the City of Brownwood.Eligibility:- Household income must be 125% or less than federal poverty guidelines to be financially eligible.- If it is above 125% but less than 200%, you may be eligible based on other economic factors.- Must live in the service area or have a legal problem in their service area.- Must either be be eligible based on other economic factors.- Must live in the service area or have a legal problem in their service area.- Must either be a U.S. citizen or a legal alien.- Must avoid conflicts of interest. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A lawyer must be able to gather evidence, advise clients on their rights, draft legal documents, and conduct civil lawsuits. A staff lawyer must interview clients and witnesses with cultural competence and perform other duties by representing clients. A lawyer represents clients before the courts and before quasi-judicial or administrative government authorities. The lawyer also interprets laws, decisions and regulations for clients and the client community. The employed lawyer provides legal assistance in the areas of civil law and family law in general, including but not limited to divorce, custody, protection orders, housing and foreclosure prevention, landlord-tenant, consumers, special education, estate and utilities. The lawyer also designs and conducts community outreach and legal education activities, and works closely with the community and low-income community groups to advance LANWT`s mission to reduce poverty through equal access to the civil justice system. The recruiter can supervise and coordinate the activities of legal, office, volunteer or student workers. DESCRIPTION: LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free, high-quality civil law services to low-income individuals from 15 offices in North and West Texas. The Brownwood, Texas office provides civil services to the poor in the city and several neighboring rural counties.
If you need to seek help in a non-family matter, click here to access the Northwest Texas Online Application for Legal Aid. For help with a common law issue, call the Northwest Texas Legal Aid Line at 888-529-5277. If you are a client, you can call your lawyer at their office number or leave a message at that office`s general phone number. Visit www.lanwt.org/locations to find this office number. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor`s degree to practice in Texas, eligible for admission to the Texas Bar Association on reciprocal basis or ready to take the next available bar exam. A newly admitted lawyer is given enormous litigation and public relations responsibilities from day one, but always under the close guidance of LANWT`s experienced staff in the office and the Litigation Manager. • Previous legal services, public interest or volunteer experience in the care of low-income people. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) preferred.
Northwest Texas Legal Aid (325) 646-8659300 N. Fisk Ave.TX, TX 76801 2. Apply by phone via the centralized hotline at 1-888-529-5277 POSITION: Staff Counsel – Brownwood CLOSING DATE: Position immediately available and closed once filled LOCATION: Brownwood, Texas The ARK – Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter (888) 313-2699PO Box 1202Brownwood, TX 76804Home and Family Violence If you have an urgent question, please contact LANWT immediately and let them know, that you have an urgent question. Examples of pressing issues include: workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=lanwt&ccId=1. In fulfilling this mission, the attorney will provide high-quality representation to clients in need in accordance with LANWT`s policies and procedures and an attorney`s responsibilities under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Lawyer`s Creed, and the American Bar Association Standards for Civil Legal Service Providers to the Poor. All interested candidates should apply on our Careers: Counties Served page: Brown, Comanche, Coleman, San Saba, McCulloch, Mills 300 N. Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX – 76801 Phone Number: (325) 646-8659 Please report corrections to this organization`s information. Please submit a cover letter, CV and list of professional references during the application process. Have you ever used this office for anything? What were you thinking? Northwest Texas Legal Aid (325) 646-8659300 N.
Fisk AvenueBrownwood, TX 76801Traffrists` Property, Consumers, Divorce and Domestic Violence Find Brownwood Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services by Practice Area For non-legal aid applicants, please use this Internet link:www.lanwt.org (click on the «Careers» tab) SALARY: The current starting salary of a new law school graduate is $55,000 per year. The salary of the successful candidate may be significantly higher due to the candidate`s years of experience. NORTHWEST TEXAS LEGAL AID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE LOCAL OFFICE. Call 325-646-8659 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BENEFITS: Excellent service package that includes vacation and paid vacation; a pension plan; Health, dental and life insurance. Recording hours are the times when the office can take calls to potentially take on new cases.