Job Summary
The attorney will deliver legal representation and advocacy for low-income individuals with disabilities residing in specified rural areas of Texas. This role involves engaging with the community, overseeing legal clinics, and fostering partnerships with local organizations to enhance accessibility to civil legal services.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation and advocacy to low-income Texans with disabilities.
- Conduct community outreach initiatives to raise awareness and promote access to legal services.
- Manage and facilitate legal clinics to support clients in need.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local institutions to improve service accessibility.
- Travel regularly throughout the designated rural areas to ensure a consistent local presence.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution.
- License to practice law in the state of Texas.
- A minimum of three years of experience in relevant legal areas.
- Strong commitment to serving low-income individuals with disabilities.
Disability Rights Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
