Staff Attorney – Foreclosure Prevention Project

Lone Star Legal Aid

Staff Attorney preventing foreclosures for low-income Texans at nonprofit Lone Star Legal Aid. Representing clients, litigating cases, drafting legal documents, and delivering community legal education.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $78,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal representation, including conducting civil lawsuits, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on their rights. Proficient in client service, legal writing, and community outreach, with a strong ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice In TexasLegal WritingClient Service OrientationBilingual Spanish And EnglishInterviewing And Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil LawsuitsDrafting Legal DocumentsCase PreparationLegal RepresentationInterpreting Laws And RegulationsCommunity EducationLegal ResearchProblem SolvingNegotiationDecision Making

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationClient AdvocacyMotivationReliabilityAbility To Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Public Interest LawLegal ServicesCommunity OutreachQuasi-Judicial RepresentationAdministrative Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather evidence and conduct civil lawsuits
Draft legal documents and advise clients about their legal rights
Interview clients and witnesses
Handle case preparation details for client legal representation
Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative government agencies
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community
Conduct outreach and community education
Work with the community to further LSLA’s mission
Supervise and coordinate subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers as needed
Handle a caseload and major litigation
Attend evening legal clinics
Participate in community education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Law School
Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity
Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred
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-started
Reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by the Houston office
Bilingual Spanish and English speaking/writing skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available
Generous Paid Leave & Holidays
Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution
Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development
Professional Development
Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paternal & Family Leave