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Contract Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership - Houston, TX63392075739521120

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Contract Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Contract Staff Attorney - Medical Legal Partnership (JP# HOU 014-2024) for its Houston Branch Office. LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice. Summary of Responsibilities This is a one-year contract Staff Attorney position under the Legal Aid Children’s Health & Security Grant, in the Medical- Legal Partnership (MLP) project. Staff Attorney must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. LSLA Staff Attorney represents clients in court and before quasi- judicial or administrative agencies of government. The applicant interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. The applicant is involved with outreach, community education, and works with the community to further the mission of LSLA. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. The applicant will be expected to handle a caseload, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience • Graduate of an accredited Law School • Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity • Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities • Strong legal writing and oral communication skills • Demonstrated client service orientation • Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation • Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly • Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community • Energetic, motivated and self starter Location: Houston Branch Office: The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office. Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Leave Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Houston, TX, USA

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Contract Staff Attorney - Eviction Right to Counsel Project - Houston, TX63392068400899121

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Contract Staff Attorney - Eviction Right to Counsel Project - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Contract Staff Attorney - Eviction Right to Counsel Project (JP# HOU 007-2024) for its Houston Branch Office. LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice. These are one-year contract Staff Attorney positions created to assist vulnerable populations facing eviction. This project will strengthen the community response for low income and income-unstable tenants. Summary of Responsibilities Staff Attorney must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Staff Attorney must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. LSLA Staff Attorney represents clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. The applicant interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. The applicant is involved with outreach, community education, and works with the community to further the mission of LSLA. The successful applicant may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. The applicant will be expected to handle a caseload, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience • Graduate of an accredited Law School • Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity • Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities • Strong legal writing and oral communication skills • Demonstrated client service orientation • Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation • Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly • Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community • Energetic, motivated, and self-starter Location: Eviction Right to Counsel Project-Greater Houston Area Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout all Texas counties served by this office. Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Leave Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Houston, TX, USA

Negotiable Salary

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Head of Legal, US

About InfoTrack InfoTrack is a platform that seamlessly connects law firms to the courts and to the services that they need to litigate successfully. We're global leaders in legal technology with unparalleled expertise in forging integrations that can drastically improve the efficiency of law firms and the legal system. As a highly ambitious company, we know that our people are critical to our success. That's why we're passionate about fostering a high-performance culture built on professional development, open communication, and transparent leadership. If you're smart, dedicated, and eager to help build a market-leading solution that makes a difference in the lives of our clients, join us. About the role As Head of Legal, US, you’ll be a key strategic partner to InfoTrack and its subsidiaries including One Legal, Green Filing, and LawToolBox, shaping legal strategy in a fast-moving tech environment. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure compliance, manage risk, and help drive business growth through sound, forward-thinking legal counsel. In this role, you will report directly to the Global General Counsel based in Australia. This is an opportunity to step into a fast-paced role with high impact and visibility across the organization. Responsibilities Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Platform as a Service licenses, IP licenses, service level agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, reseller agreements and partnership and integration agreements. Investigations, Disputes & Litigations: Oversee dispute and litigation matters, including contract and intellectual property disputes, regulatory investigations, and responding to subpoenas, declaration requests, drafting and negotiating settlement and release agreements, all with the support of external counsel, as necessary. Product Support: Advise the business on legal considerations related to product innovations, as well as draft and develop product specific terms and third-party pass-through terms as required. Legal Compliance: Stay abreast of laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the technology and property sectors, including electronic filing and service of process, competition and anti-trust laws and work with the General Counsel to ensure company-wide compliance while proactively advising on legal implications. Data Privacy and Security: Advise on data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including CCPA. Develop, implement, and monitor privacy policies and procedures. Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Provide proactive legal advice to various business units and management teams. Employment: Partner with HR on employment issues with the support of the General Counsel and external counsel as required. Intellectual Property Protection: Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Conduct IP due diligence for new products and technologies. Mergers and Acquisitions: Assist with term sheets, letters of intent, NDAs, due diligence, and drafting and negotiating transactional documents with support of external counsel as needed. Company Secretarial: Assist the global company secretary with local filings, resolutions, consents, annual reports and maintain ‘good standing’ status of US entities. Special Projects: Assist with ad hoc legal projects as assigned by the Group General Counsel or executive leadership team. Requirements JD from an accredited law school; admitted to at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel) 8–10+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, with a focus on technology transactions—ideally in legal tech or related services Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, and data privacy regulations Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements Experience managing litigation and working with external counsel Experience preparing a company for IPO readiness is highly desirable Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strategic and decisive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Business-minded legal advisor with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail Service-oriented, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive results High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality Willingness to roll up sleeves and contribute both strategically and tactically Compensation The anticipated starting base pay range for this role is listed below. Base salary is not the only component of our competitive total rewards package - you may also be eligible for bonus, commissions, equity, and other benefits as described below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications. $194,00 - $328,000 base pay with $30,000 bonus Benefits What Sets InfoTrack apart At InfoTrack, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels comfortable doing their best work and having fun! We also believe in a work/life balance that fulfills you while you’re here and supports you when you’re not. We built our benefits package to prove that we’re committed to you having everything you need. Our benefits guide, located here, illustrates what we offer full-time employees and a sneak preview is below: 401(k) Match Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance- 85% of employee premiums are covered by InfoTrack, and 70% for your family premiums Employer-funded Short/Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance 20 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid Holidays “Be Me Time” off for mental health, re-charging, volunteering Matching Gift Program Monthly Internet Stipend for Remote Employees Our Commitment We believe that the key to our success is you. Your unique background, life experience, knowledge, self-expression, and talent make you uniquely you. Who you are, what you have experienced, and how you think inspires us to be innovative and bold. InfoTrack is an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

San Francisco, CA, USA

$194,000-328,000/year

Contract Staff Attorney - Equitable Development Initiative/EJP - Houston, TX63499975937281123

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Contract Staff Attorney - Equitable Development Initiative/EJP - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Contract Staff Attorney (JP# 002-2025) for its Houston Branch Office. LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice. Summary of Responsibilities These are one-year contract Staff Attorney positions designed to provide legal services to low-income residents in Texas communities affected by industrial expansion. Applicants must be able to gather evidence, conduct civil lawsuits, draft legal documents, and advise clients about their legal rights. Applicants must also be able to interview clients and witnesses, as well as handle other details in preparation for client legal representation. Applicants represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Applicants interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients and the client community. Applicants are involved with outreach, community education, and work with the community to further the mission of LSLA. Applicants may supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate legal, clerical, volunteer, or student workers. Applicants will be expected to handle a case load, major litigation, attend evening legal clinics, and participate in community education. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience • Graduate of an accredited Law School • Licensed to practice in Texas or qualify for reciprocity • Prior legal services or public interest experience preferred Minimum Skills and Abilities • Strong legal writing and oral communication skills • Demonstrated client service orientation • Skilled in interviewing, assessment, problem solving and negotiation • Strong ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly • Demonstrated ability to aggressively pursue the rights of the client community • Energetic, motivated and self starter Location: EDI/ EJP-Houston Branch Office: The successful applicant must have reliable transportation in order to travel throughout all Texas counties served by LSLA. Benefits Medical Benefits Paid Leave Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Houston, TX, USA

Negotiable Salary