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Supervising Attorney-Dallas Hybrid/Remote
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Supervising Attorney (Full-Time Position) CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote - Dallas, Texas OVERVIEW: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic, self-starting attorney with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to help in the management of its Dallas South office. In addition to providing daily representation in housing, consumer and public benefits matters, the successful attorney should demonstrate a commitment to identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for strategic advocacy and engaging in community outreach to and in collaboration with low-income persons, including community groups made up of income eligible members or that serve the indigent. DESCRIPTION: LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons in 114 counties in North and West Texas. Located in Dallas, the Dallas South branch delivers civil legal services in a diverse, dynamic, and challenging city and surrounding suburban areas. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The principal duties of the Supervising Attorney include overseeing the office's litigation and other advocacy, planning and implementation of outreach to and collaboration with members of the low-income community and community groups, and to foster supportive relationships with the local bar. The Supervising Attorney will also handle their own caseload proportionate to their management and administrative duties. Other responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY: Based on applicant's years of relevant experience. BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental and life insurance. Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and at least three professional references during the application process. LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY |