Supervising Attorney - LAH

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:           Supervising Attorney (Full-Time) Hybrid

CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled

LOCATION:         Dallas, Texas 

Abilene, Amarillo, Brownwood, Dallas, Denton, Farmers Branch, Fort Worth, Lubbock, McKinney, Midland, Odessa, Plainview, San Angelo, Waxahachie, Weatherford, Wichita Falls, Texas

ABOUT: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality, free civil legal services to low‑income individuals and families in 114 counties across North and West Texas. Our mission is to ensure equal access to justice and improve the lives of low-income communities by providing high-quality legal representation, strategic litigation, valuable legal advice and meaningful collaborations, outreach, and community education.

JOB OVERVIEW: LANWT seeks a dynamic, self‑motivated supervising attorney with vision, initiative, and a strong commitment to public interest law to lead its Legal Advocacy for Health Project. In addition to providing daily legal representation to clients, the successful candidate will supervise the work of the team and collaborate with partner agencies, including school districts, medical providers, shelters, and crisis centers to provide coordinated, holistic advocacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The principal duties of the supervising attorney include overseeing the office’s litigation and other advocacy, planning and implementation of outreach to and collaboration with members of the low-income community and community groups, and fostering supportive relationships with the local bar. The supervising attorney will also handle their own caseload proportionate to their management and administrative duties. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, supervision, mentorship, and support to staff while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality client service. Core responsibilities include:

• Conduct case staffing and provide strategic guidance on case strategy, litigation, and advocacy approaches.
• Review and assign new client applications for appropriate assistance.
• Monitor open cases for activity and review closed cases for proper recordkeeping, file maintenance, grant compliance, and overall quality of service provided.
• Conduct regular case reviews of open cases and provide feedback and guidance to ensure effective representation and compliance with program standards.
• Provide co-counseling assistance, training, mentorship, and professional development support to staff attorneys and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Provide effective supervision and leadership to attorneys and support staff by setting clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, providing constructive feedback, recognizing strengths, and supporting professional growth.
• Ensure staff comply with grant requirements, including legal work, goals, objectives, timely submission of reports, funding applications, budget preparations, proposed numerical outcomes, and outreach.
• Participate in management meetings and projects and contribute to organizational planning and program development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client groups, community groups, social service agencies, and local bar associations.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide ongoing performance feedback, address performance concerns, and handle corrective action or disciplinary issues with the assistance of the Managing Attorney.
• Address workplace and team conflicts in a timely, constructive, and professional manner by facilitating communication, encouraging problem-solving, and collaborating with staff and management to resolve issues.
• Handle client complaints, process administrative items, and address issues related to timekeeping, travel, leave, check requests, training requests, payroll, and other operational matters.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing client advocacy, staff supervision, administrative responsibilities, grant obligations, and program goals in a fast-paced legal services environment.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace culture that values teamwork, accountability, diversity, and client-centered advocacy.
• Other duties which may be assigned by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director, or Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant legal experience and a demonstrated, zealous commitment to public interest law, serving the indigent, or other relevant legal experience.
• Prior experience handling public benefit, Social Security, landlord-tenant, and driver’s license cases preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence required.
• Demonstrated trial and advocacy skills with progressive litigation experience.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders in complex and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff with varying levels of experience.
• Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred, including experience providing feedback, addressing performance concerns, and supporting staff development.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and professionalism, including the ability to build trust, maintain productive relationships, navigate difficult conversations, and manage conflict effectively.
• Ability to provide clear direction, delegate effectively, establish priorities, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a supportive work environment.
• Experience coordinating community services, partners, and education.
• Ability to think strategically and develop, implement, and evaluate projects effectively.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions in a dynamic legal services environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community partners, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to engage in occasional work-related travel.

This position requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment, occasional lifting and moving of files or materials, and periodic travel to courts, community locations, and organizational meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SALARY: Based on candidate’s years of relevant experience.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and at least three professional references during the application process.

LANWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LANWT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY