Description
Contractor Legal Researcher, TexasLawHelp Legal Aid Content Intelligence
LOCATION
Remote
POSITION TYPE
Contract
PROGRAM
TexasLawHelp
The Contractor 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 Contractor 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: Up to 300 hours available.
- 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.
Instructions:
Submit inquiries for this contract 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.
Submit a resume and cover letter to mbeard@tlsc.org.
