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Not a great place for new attorneys - Attorney Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Employee Review

2.0
Jan 27, 2020
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Pros

Lots of autonomy and independence, lots of great cases and clients, passionate colleagues (for the most part) who are dedicated to social justice, really flexible with comp time (depending on team though), much less bureaucratic and relaxed than probably any other place you'll ever work.

Cons

Not a great place for new attorneys. Experiences vary greatly from team to team and who your supervisor is. Their is very little oversight, mentorship, training, and supervision for new attorneys. New attorneys are hired and told they can join any team they want, but the team selection process is not properly explained, very political and some teams do not have the capacity to train or take on new attorneys. Attorneys are promoted to management positions without management skills or training. The lack of oversight and accountability creates toxic work environments on many teams where people feel overworked and underappreciated. It's very hard to get fired, so some older attorneys continue to stay at the organization without doing very much, block logging "work" activities, and saying no to case after case. Lots of turnover.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2025
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Pros

Work colleagues are very supportive and can go out of their way to help each other out.

Cons

None that I can think of.

2.0
Jan 7, 2026
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Pros

TRLA has a union, and it is helpful. The union fights for better working conditions and pay. Work here is meaningful and fulfilling.

Cons

Layoffs every few months, forced RTO even though work is 100% capable of being done from home. Poor communication from leadership and lots of doom-and-gloom over funding issues. Overworked, underpaid, and stretched thin. Changes in certain job activities to improve the appearance of "efficiency." No opportunity to move upwards unless you are an attorney and willing to give up union protections.

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