Economic Justice Initiative – Managing Attorney

Texas Immigration Law Council – Economic Justice Initiative 
Remote position based in Texas | $115,000–$130,000 annually 

About Us   

Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to protecting and promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees in Texas. The organization was formed to develop and implement bold strategies to significantly help immigrants access justice and to move forward practical immigration solutions.  

About the TxILC Economic Justice Initiative 

The “Economic Justice Initiative” (EJI) is a groundbreaking initiative by Texas Immigration Law Council, funded by a three-year grant from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. This program aims to narrow legal service gaps for low-income immigrants across Texas by deploying around 30 fellows, including both attorneys and Community Justice Workers (CJWs), to provide civil legal services to noncitizens. In partnership with Equal Justice Works (EJW) and statewide service providers, the project will implement cutting-edge strategies to address a wide range of civil law challenges, such as employment, consumer rights, and housing. By fostering collaboration between legal professionals and community-based organizations, this initiative seeks to create sustainable improvements in immigrant access to justice throughout the state. The project not only provides immediate legal assistance but also tests new approaches to develop a more equitable and accessible legal landscape for immigrant communities in Texas. 

About the Role 

TxILC is hiring a second Managing Attorney to provide civil legal subject matter expertise and to co-lead host site management and substantive supervision of EJI Fellows. Functioning within a collaborative team of peers, this new Managing Attorney will work closely alongside the current Managing Attorney to ensure that all fellows have equitable access to supervision, mentorship, and resources. Additionally, the Managing Attorney will be expected to develop training resources that can be utilized for fellow onboarding purposes as well as Continuing Legal Education (CLE).  

This role will also collaborate with the Director, Project Manager, other EJI team members, and consultants to ensure cohesive and responsive implementation of the initiative. The Managing Attorney should have an understanding of the community justice worker model and movement as an innovative approach to narrow the access to justice gap in Texas. 

Location & Travel Demands   

This remote position can be performed from anywhere in Texas. Candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Texas. Travel within Texas is required.  

Key Responsibilities 

Legal Oversight & Mentorship 

• Offer ongoing supervision and mentorship to attorney fellows working in these subject areas across multiple host sites. 

• Manage relationships with host site partners, collaborating to develop site-specific workplans and ensure progress of project objectives. 

• Support fellow cohort (comprised of attorneys and non-attorneys) with legal training, case support, and partnership coordination. 

• Guide fellows through legal issue-spotting and triage, substantive problem-solving, and administrative support 

Cross-Team Collaboration 

• Work as an equal partner with the other Managing Attorney to ensure equitable workload distribution, shared training development, and consistent support across legal disciplines. 

• Collaborate with the Director and Project Manager to streamline communication, ensure deliverables, and support fellows’ onboarding and reporting. 

• Partner with team members to align on development of CJW model, partnership and education efforts, and tech innovations. 

Program Support & Strategy 

• Develop training materials and provide guidance for legal practice to fellows and partners. 

• Provide input into program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting. 

• Recruit and interview candidates for Initiative fellowship program. 

• Represent the Initiative at external convenings, workshops, or public education events related to relevant legal areas. 

• Other activities as needed to meet goals of the Initiative.  

Qualifications 

• J.D. from an accredited law school and license to practice in Texas. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience providing civil legal services in family law and at least one of the following areas: public benefits, probate and guardianship law, or employment law. 

• Experience working with low-income clients, preferably in legal aid or public interest settings. 

• Experience working with immigrant communities or representing immigrant clients. 

• Strong mentorship, communication, and leadership skills. 

• Comfort with building new systems and working in cross-functional, collaborative teams. 

• Commitment to equity and able to work with people of varying viewpoints in a non-partisan manner. 

• Creative approach to movement building and innovative service delivery models. 

• Spanish and/or Vietnamese language proficiency preferred; 

• Experience working with non-attorney advocates (e.g. community health workers, paralegals, or CJWs) preferred; 

• Experience with remote supervision preferred. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary: $115,000–$130,000/year, commensurate with experience; 

• Full benefits package including generous PTO, health coverage, flexible work schedule, and professional development support. 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to recruitment@txilc.org. 
Priority deadline: June 15, 2025. 

NOTE: Research shows members of marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions unless they meet 100% of a job description; please consider applying even if you don’t meet all of these criteria. Texas Immigration Law Council is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values.   

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 

The Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.