CAREERS
Each year, our work positively affects tens of thousands of Texans fighting to obtain or keep the essentials of life — including home, job, benefits, and family. We provide high-quality legal representation, advice, advocacy, and education at no cost to underserved communities across the state.
Benefits & Perks
Our health plan for full-time employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long term disability coverage. We pay 100% of employee costs and 50% of family coverage, with the option to purchase additional life insurance.
For all health plan members, the organization contributes $2,400 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA) while also providing the option for employee contributions to the account. Eligible members have the option to contribute to medical, dependent daycare, and limited purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plans as well.
Additionally, we recognize 14 paid holidays a year, offer generous PTO, provide new parent leave, and help our employees save for retirement. We offer a 403(b) plan for employee contributions — and upon the employee meeting eligibility requirements — we also make a contribution to the employee’s account. Plus, TLSC provides most employees the opportunity to telecommute.
To learn more about what it's like to work with us, read interviews of TLSC staff members in our Fight for Justice series.
Open Positions
Paralegal - General Support Team
The Paralegal provides administrative and paralegal support to the entire organization, including client-based programs and administration. This position prepares and files legal documents, conducts legal research, maintains case files, and assists with case preparation. The incumbent in this position is also expected to assist with other duties, including answering phones and email, filing, creating, and maintaining schedules for lawyers as well as copying, scanning, and faxing of documents, completing intake duties including responding to calls, online inquiries, and online chats from the low-income population in need of legal services.
Administration
Austin TX
Intern - Intake (Law Student Preferred)
The Law Student Intern – Intake provides essential administrative and client intake support to the firm’s attorneys and staff. This non-paralegal position focuses on client intake, general office tasks, and non-legal research. The intern will conduct initial client interactions, ensure accurate data entry into the case management system, and collaborate with attorneys for follow-up. This position requires a compassionate, tr auma-informed, and non-judgmental approach when working with clients, many of whom face sensitive legal issues. It is ideal for law students seeking practical legal experience in intake.
Administration
Austin TX
Staff Attorney, Impact Litigation
Texas Legal Services Center's Impact Litigation program uses legal action and advocacy to fight race, sex, LGBTQIA+, and disability discrimination as well as police brutality and official misconduct while defending consumers, free speech, privacy, and more. The program utilizes the legal system, media, and the clients’ voices to bring about systemic change. The program's proven track record of high-profile successes improve the lives of many low-income individuals and led to systemic improvements in services to low-income individuals.
Systemic Issues
Austin TX