Federal Agencies and Nonprofits in Dallas? Forum

[sprinx]

Went to law school on the east coast and looking to relocate to Dallas after I graduate. Does anyone know of any federal agencies with attorney positions in Dallas? Interested in nonprofits in Dallas as well (environmental or other specialty areas)! Thanks!

EDIT: Just in case, personal experience in Dallas would be great!

[zot1]

For federal agencies, check out usajobs.gov.

[sprinx]

Yea I check usajobs. I guess I would like to know if anyone can mention their specific experience in Dallas i.e. "I worked at X agency in Dallas."

[zot1]

Ah. Too bad that wasn't in the original question.

[sprinx]

Not sure why it's too bad lol but anyway do you have personal experience in Dallas or know someone who did?

[Anonymous User]

Lived in Dallas for 10 years now. There's been s couple of dhs jobs in Dallas on usajobs but I think they've expired already. I would keep checking there'. For non profits check psjd website they're really good at putting up new opportunities. Idealist as well. It's a great city, lots of job growth, decent cost of living compared to other cities, HOT.

[Anonymous User]

Yea I check usajobs. I guess I would like to know if anyone can mention their specific experience in Dallas i.e. "I worked at X agency in Dallas."

I think Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid has an office in Dallas. Definitely worth looking at.

[kalvano]

Legal Aid in Dallas does not pay very much, and Dallas is far more expensive than most people think.

[sprinx]

Thanks everyone! I'll keep looking around.

[favabeansoup]

I think the FDIC here hires law students right? No personal experience about it but I thought I remember some FDIC people coming to UT to recruit.

[Anonymous User]

I think the FDIC here hires law students right? No personal experience about it but I thought I remember some FDIC people coming to UT to recruit.

Yes, they do, and I worked there for two years so I'm very familiar with the process. They have one law clerk at a time, and it is paid (at GS-7 level unless you qualify for higher level, which I did after my first year there), on an hourly basis. If you have questions about working in the banking regulatory field and would to learn more, post and I can try to PM when I can.

Working at the FDIC in a regional office can go a long way to showing a dedicated interest in the field and make you competitive for the two Honors Program positions available each year in DC for after graduation.

[sprinx]

I think the FDIC here hires law students right? No personal experience about it but I thought I remember some FDIC people coming to UT to recruit.

Yes, they do, and I worked there for two years so I'm very familiar with the process. They have one law clerk at a time, and it is paid (at GS-7 level unless you qualify for higher level, which I did after my first year there), on an hourly basis. If you have questions about working in the banking regulatory field and would to learn more, post and I can try to PM when I can.

Working at the FDIC in a regional office can go a long way to showing a dedicated interest in the field and make you competitive for the two Honors Program positions available each year in DC for after graduation.

Yes can I pm you? I'm new to posting on tls so how can I message you?

[Anonymous User]

I think the FDIC here hires law students right? No personal experience about it but I thought I remember some FDIC people coming to UT to recruit.

Yes, they do, and I worked there for two years so I'm very familiar with the process. They have one law clerk at a time, and it is paid (at GS-7 level unless you qualify for higher level, which I did after my first year there), on an hourly basis. If you have questions about working in the banking regulatory field and would to learn more, post and I can try to PM when I can.

Working at the FDIC in a regional office can go a long way to showing a dedicated interest in the field and make you competitive for the two Honors Program positions available each year in DC for after graduation.

Yes can I pm you? I'm new to posting on tls so how can I message you?

Sent you PM.

[abogadesq]

I imagine ICE and CBP would have attorney positions in Dallas. CBP in particular recently posted a slew of attorney positions out of Texas.

[sprinx]

Thanks everyone!