- Provide legal advice, assistance, referrals and representation, where applicable, to eligible clients in a compassionate, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and victim-centered manner. This includes representing clients in court hearings, administrative proceedings, and advising sexual assault survivors over a telephone hotline.
- Conduct intake interviews, confirm eligibility for services, check for conflicts of interest, and take appropriate action to address the client's legal problem.
- Provide legal advice and information to crime victims regarding their rights and offer legal counseling to victims regarding risks associated with proposed legal action.
- Perform research and analysis, communicate with third parties, and draft and file legal documents.
- Cultivate working relationships, both internally and with network partners and other social services agencies in the community and statewide, to advance program and organizational goals.
- Lead or assist with promoting education efforts statewide and in local programs, including developing, presenting, or participating in public speeches trainings aimed at law enforcement and volunteers.
- Travel, at times frequently, to locations outside of Austin to address client issues, further education efforts, or meet on partner agency matters.
- Assist clients with Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification System (SAVNS) and applications for Crime Victims' Compensation.
- Provide legal representation of victims in criminal proceedings which may include court accompaniment and legal advocacy on behalf of victim to ensure the victim's legal interest is being advanced.
- Provide information to clients and make referrals to other TLSC programs and/or outside agencies where appropriate.
- Ensure all client, project, and computer files are maintained in an orderly manner.
- Provide all information needed/requested for TLSC reporting in a prompt manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- J.D. Degree.
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas.
- Minimum of two years of experience assisting victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in a legal setting.
- Experience making presentations to large audiences.
- Current knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system.
- High-level organization skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong time management and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with (or the ability to learn) LegalServer (TLSC's case management system), Adobe, and Microsoft Office products.
- Understanding of grant requirements and associated reporting needs.
- Ability to travel to out-of-town locations, often including overnight stays.
- Ability to work with clients in a patient, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental manner.
- Comfort with working in both a hotline and litigation environment.
- Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding spoken Spanish).
- Sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time.
- Occasional bending, squatting, and kneeling.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force as needed, at times to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
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Staff Attorney, Crime Victims Litigation/Hotline - Austin, United States - Texas Legal Services Center
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Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription
Texas Legal Services Center's (TLSC) Crime Victims Program provides direct legal services to victims of violent crime, including survivors of sexual assault, which includes providing legal advice and referrals by phone, representing victims in court, and advocating on behalf of victims who are navigating the criminal justice system. Depending on the needs of the program, this position will provide trauma-informed services to victims through giving legal advice and referrals by phone, representing clients in litigation, advocating for the rights of victims in criminal cases and parole proceedings. As a component of the Crime Victims Program, TLSC operates a legal hotline for survivors who have legal needs stemming from sexual assault or abuse, serving the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) network by providing statewide intake and referrals to other LASSA partners.
This attorney in this position is expected to:
Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards as a member of the State Bar; adhere to the American Bar Association Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid; embrace and support TLSC's overall mission; and comply with all grant requirements, regulations, standards, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
This is a grant funded position.
Requirements
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With more than a dozen practice areas, our work touches almost every aspect of civil law that impacts low-income Texans. Are you seeking a rewarding career in a collaborative environment? If you value Trust, Leadership, Service, and Courage, join our dynamic and growing team
Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) is seeking attorneys for a few of our dozen plus programs. After successful completion of 90-days' of employment, hybrid work schedules are available. Additionally, these positions are eligible for Student Loan Repayment Assistance through Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF).
Our flexible scheduled, paid time off (PTO), and fourteen (14) paid holidays enhance TLSC's generous compensation package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, basic life & AD&D, and disability insurance plans. 403(b) plans are available at the start of employment, with a 5% contribution from us after 2 years of service.
Our flexible scheduled, paid time off (PTO), and fourteen (14) paid holidays enhance TLSC's generous compensation package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, basic life & AD&D, and disability insurance plans. 403(b) plans are available at the start of employment, with a 5% contribution from us after 2 years of service.
Company Description
Founded in 1981, Texas Legal Services Center is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides legal advice, advocacy, representation, and education to underserved people across the state. \r\r
With more than a dozen practice areas, our work touches almost every aspect of civil law that impacts low-income Texans. Are you seeking a rewarding career in a collaborative environment? If you value Trust, Leadership, Service, and Courage, join our dynamic and growing team\r
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Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) is seeking attorneys for a few of our dozen plus programs. After successful completion of 90-days' of employment, hybrid work schedules are available. Additionally, these positions are eligible for Student Loan Repayment Assistance through Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF).\r
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Our flexible scheduled, paid time off (PTO), and fourteen (14) paid holidays enhance TLSC's generous compensation package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, basic life & AD&D, and disability insurance plans. 403(b) plans are available at the start of employment, with a 5% contribution from us after 2 years of service.\r
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Our flexible scheduled, paid time off (PTO), and fourteen (14) paid holidays enhance TLSC's generous compensation package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, basic life & AD&D, and disability insurance plans. 403(b) plans are available at the start of employment, with a 5% contribution from us after 2 years of service.
