The Legal Researcher, TexasLawHelp–Legal Aid Content Intelligence (LACI) is responsible for helping TexasLawHelp manage its content by annotating public-facing legal information. TexasLawHelp has hundreds of articles and guides explaining real-life civil legal issues affecting Texans. You will work alongside Texas Legal Services Center staff attorneys to review content and help ensure that website visitors receive plain-language, up-to-date legal information. Training will be provided.

Essential Functions

The Legal Researcher, TexasLawHelp–Legal Aid Content Intelligence (LACI) will perform the following work:

• Conduct legal research to verify sources of authority

• Append legal authorities to materials in TexasLawHelp’s content management system using LACI

• Provide all information needed for TLSC reporting in a prompt manner

• Ensure all work is completed in an organized and timely manner

Education/Licensure (Required): 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of one year of legal experience. 

Knowledge/Skills (Required): 

• Strong legal research skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with close attention to detail

• Ability to learn and follow the conventions in the TexasLawHelp.org style guide

• Strong written communication skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, and Planner

• Experience using virtual meeting software such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams

Experience (preferred): 

• J.D. degree, paralegal credential, or current enrollment in an American Bar Association-accredited law school

• Licensure with the State Bar of Texas

• Experience in the nonprofit sector

• Knowledge of the Texas civil legal system

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat tools

• Comfort working in, or ability to learn, web content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress, Wix)

• Demonstrated interest in public service

• Familiarity with issues related to poverty and barriers to accessing justice

Details:

• Expected project dates: June 15, 2026, to August 31, 2026 (or as otherwise agreed)

• Work hours: 20 to 39.5 hours per week

• Rate: $50 to $75 per hour depending on qualifications.

• The person in this position must maintain the highest ethical and professional standards; support TLSC’s overall mission; and comply with all grant requirements, regulations, standards, and confidentiality requirements. 

This is a grant-funded position.

Instructions:

Applications will be accepted via the email address below on or after June 5, 2026, and processed on a rolling basis. Selection criteria are based on meeting the position requirements.

Application content: Submit a resume and cover letter to mbeard@tlsc.org.