*Please note that all salary information is approximate based on third party submissions to SimplyHired or its affiliates. These figures are provided to SimplyHired users for general comparison purposes only. Minimum wage may vary by jurisdiction and you should consult with the employer for actual wage figures. Evaluate your clients` claims and evaluate civil remedies. The lawyer will provide direct legal services to eligible individuals under the dealer rules and will work closely with community partners, including veterans service organizations, Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and service providers for veterans experiencing homelessness. Advice to persons seeking civil legal assistance. Okay, but a lot of drama from HR, management and the union. Some lawyers are allowed to harass and overwork employees with very little protection for employees. Must be licensed to practice law in Texas, be able to waive the Texas Bar Association, or be willing to take the next available bar exam. (Exceptions are lawyers who work for our migrant worker program or who work primarily in immigration may be allowed in another state.) Public relations, including presentations on legal education. Presentations may take place outside of the regular office and outside office hours.
If you`re a lawyer who advocates for low-income people and doesn`t care about your own salary, this is a good place to work. Lawyers are very committed people who take intensive care of their clients. As far as I know, they are paid well below the normal rate. Working in administration, which I have done, is unpleasant. It is a very bureaucratic place. Working conditions have deteriorated sharply because of the new director general, who is a bad manager. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is looking for lawyers to provide civilian services to veterans. The lawyers will be located in TRLA`s El Paso office. Working for TRLA has been an honor. You support people in your own community as well as in many neighboring counties. TRLA deals with various legal issues.
The teams are composed of competent lawyers and support staff specialized in various areas of law. Clients eligible for services receive high-quality legal assistance. TRLA is a great organization to work for. This is a good place to gain legal experience and advocacy skills, maybe you see working here as a way to gain the skills needed to get your dream job, salary increases are very low and only happen when the UNION negotiates with MANAGEMENT, these two have a conflicted relationship, management does not like to give raises, And there is a cap on salaries for non-managerial employees, you can work here for 8 years and have no increase. This company does not disclose the absence of wage increases, salary caps and wage increases negotiated by the union at the time of recruitment. Many support workers collect food stamps, this should tell you how much they are paying. The benefits are good, but only after working here for 5 years or more. Salary is based on experience and is equal to salaries paid by other legal aid programs funded by LSC. TRLA offers a generous benefits and retirement package, including student loan repayment assistance at the Faculty of Law. Candidates must be autonomous, empathetic and motivated. The lawyer will be, among other things: With approximately 185 lawyers, TRLA manages one of the largest legal services programs in the country and is nationally recognized for the quality and zeal of its clients` defence. Lawyers specialize in one or more of more than 45 practice teams dealing with important issues such as civil rights, criminal defense, denial of eligibility, border wall acquisition defense, disaster relief, environmental justice, housing rights, domestic violence, consumer rights, agricultural work, international child abduction, access to social benefits, sexual assault, LGBTQ issues and discrimination in the workplace.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid provides traditional civil justice services and manages many other programs, including a Texas Rural Defender Service program in ten counties, a family detention center support program located in the largest immigration detention center in the United States, and a migrant worker program that conducts class action lawsuits on behalf of farm workers in Texas and six other Southern states. TRLA is looking for new lawyers, especially in border towns and fast-growing rural communities, where low-income workers and new immigrants face incredible challenges. Management positions are available for experienced lawyers. TRLA has offices in Alpine, Austin, Beeville, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Del Rio, Dilley, Eagle Pass, Edinburgh, El Paso, Hallettsville, Harlingen, Mercedes, Nashville, Rio Grande City, San Antonio, Sinton and Victoria. Southern Migrant Legal Services (SMLS), a project of TRLA, offices in Nashville, Tennessee, is looking for lawyers who are passionate about aggressively representing low-income agricultural workers. SMLS provides employment-related legal assistance to low-wage temporary workers and immigrants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. SMLS enforces the fundamental labor rights of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, including (but not limited to) labor rights under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Immigration and Nationality Regulations Act H-2A, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and the Law of Contract. SMLS is a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Support civil services for veterans throughout the TRLA service area of 68 counties and 114 counties in northwest Texas where the veteran or family member is the survivor of sexual assault.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid may also be known as TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID INC, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc and Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc. Establish and maintain relationships with community partners. Preferred candidates have expressed interest in bringing justice to those who need it most and are fluent in Spanish. The salary is consistent with experience and includes an excellent benefits package, including repayment of law school loans. (Spring law school graduates are typically paid the first week of June, but report to work after the July bar exam. TRLA will reimburse new staff members who have not yet passed the bar exam for attorneys` fees and the preparatory course.) Experience working with community services and partners. This position requires, in accordance with TRLA guidelines and subject to applicable law, that a candidate provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing work. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid employees are most likely members of the Democratic Party. Admitted to the Texas Bar or willing to take the next Texas Bar exam. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is #80 on the list of the best professional companies to work for in Texas. Zippie`s Best Workplaces lists provide unbiased, data-driven ratings from companies.
The rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, the company`s financial health, and employee diversity. A typical day would start with general administrative tasks such as checking emails, tasks, calling customers, filing, sending, corresponding, and ensuring a smooth office routine. The hardest part of my job was leaving. The best part was providing excellent service to our clients and being part of a family that cares about their work. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is staffed by dedicated professionals. It was a pleasure to work with them and learn from them. I highly recommend any new law graduate to work there. Participation and participation in the planning and implementation of residential clinics with local courts, elected officials or in collaboration with local organizations and community partners; Preferred candidates have expressed an interest in doing justice to those who need it most, have strong university degrees, are fluent in Spanish, and want to live and work where the need is greatest in the TRLA service area (i.e. not Austin or San Antonio).