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Texas Legal Services Center’s (TLSC) Crime Victims Program provides direct legal services to victims of violent crime, which includes providing legal advice and referrals by phone, representing victims in court, and advocating on behalf of victims who are navigating the criminaljustice system. Depending on the needs of the program, this position will provide trauma-informedservices 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. TLSC also 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.
Essential Functions
- 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 and administrative proceedings.
- Conduct intake interviews, confirm eligibility for services, check for conflicts of interest, andtake appropriate action to address the client’s legal problem.
- 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 information to clients and make referrals 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 special projects as assigned.
Competencies
- 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities: Not applicable to this position
Minimum Education and Experience
- J.D. Degree
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas at least one week prior to actual start date.
- Two years of experience assisting victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in a legal setting a plus
- Preferred experience making presentations to large audiences
- Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding spoken Spanish) a plus
Competencies
- 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities: Not applicable to this position
Minimum Education and Experience
- J.D. Degree
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas at least one week prior to actual start date.
- Two years of experience assisting victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in a legal setting a plus
- Preferred experience making presentations to large audiences
- Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding spoken Spanish) a plus
Texas Legal Services Center’s (TLSC) Crime Victims Program provides direct legal services to victims of violent crime, which includes providing legal advice and referrals by phone, representing victims in court, and advocating on behalf of victims who are navigating the criminaljustice system. Depending on the needs of the program, this position will provide trauma-informedservices 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. TLSC also 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.
Essential Functions
- 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 and administrative proceedings.
- Conduct intake interviews, confirm eligibility for services, check for conflicts of interest, andtake appropriate action to address the client’s legal problem.
- 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 information to clients and make referrals 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 special projects as assigned.
Competencies
- 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities: Not applicable to this position
Minimum Education and Experience
- J.D. Degree
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas at least one week prior to actual start date.
- Two years of experience assisting victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in a legal setting a plus
- Preferred experience making presentations to large audiences
- Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding spoken Spanish) a plus
Competencies
- 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.
Supervisor Responsibilities: Not applicable to this position
Minimum Education and Experience
- J.D. Degree
- Licensure by the Supreme Court of Texas at least one week prior to actual start date.
- Two years of experience assisting victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, in a legal setting a plus
- Preferred experience making presentations to large audiences
- Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding spoken Spanish) a plus
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Who's Hiring
- Liberty Mutual Insurance15
- The Legal Aid Society8
- ALTO USA7
- Trustpoint.One7
- State of Florida7
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
- Two or more years of experience in a specific practice area such as litigation or compliance
- Demonstrated legal research and writing ability across motions, briefs, or memos
- Proficiency with legal research platforms and document management systems
- Experience handling matters independently from intake through resolution
- Familiarity with e-discovery processes and document review protocols
Tips for Your Staff Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Staff attorney job descriptions vary sharply by specialization. A litigation-focused posting wants trial prep and discovery experience front and center, while a compliance role wants regulatory frameworks and policy drafting. Match the skills section of your resume to the specific practice area, not to attorney work generally.
Highlight volume and matter complexity
Employers hiring staff attorneys often want someone who can manage a high caseload independently. Quantify the number of matters you handled simultaneously and the complexity of each. Saying you managed a docket of active files is more persuasive than listing generic litigation skills.
Get your bar admissions section right
Many staff attorney postings require admission in a specific state or multiple states. List every jurisdiction where you're admitted, including inactive status and pending applications. If you're awaiting reciprocity or a motion admission, say so and include the expected date.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a writing sample request
Staff attorney interviews almost always include a writing sample request. Have a polished, unredacted brief, memo, or contract ready before you apply. If your best work is confidential, prepare a sanitized version in advance rather than scrambling after an interview invite arrives.
Negotiate billing expectations upfront
If the role is at a law firm, ask during the offer stage whether staff attorneys carry billable hour requirements and what the target is. This affects your workload and performance review, and it's a legitimate question to raise before you accept rather than after your first evaluation.
Staff Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff attorneys?
Liberty Mutual Insurance, The Legal Aid Society, and ALTO USA are hiring the most staff attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in corporate legal departments and large regional law firms.
How many staff attorney jobs are remote?
About 76% of staff attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by practice area. Document review, compliance advisory, and contract drafting roles tend to have the highest share of remote options, while litigation-heavy positions more often require in-person court attendance and office presence.
How do you become a staff attorney?
You need to earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass the bar exam in the state where you plan to practice, and gain experience in a focused practice area through associate work, a clerkship, or a fellowship. Building a record of independent matter management and strong legal writing is what moves a candidate from associate to staff attorney consideration.
Can you get a staff attorney job with little experience?
Some employers hire staff attorneys directly out of law school, particularly for document review or staff counsel roles at insurance companies and legal departments. Clerkships, law school clinics, and externships carry significant weight when your direct practice experience is limited. Targeting organizations that have structured staff attorney programs, rather than senior-hire postings, improves your chances at the entry level.
What does the staff attorney interview process look like?
Most staff attorney processes run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR or a hiring manager covering your background and practice area fit. A substantive interview with attorneys follows, often including a writing sample review or a short drafting exercise. Final-round interviews may involve meeting multiple members of the legal team before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to staff attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to staff attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law firms, corporate legal departments, nonprofits, and government agencies across the United States. Find the roles that fit your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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