Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Veterans Law Project Staff Attorney

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Veterans Law Project located in downtown Atlanta. This project offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the civil legal needs of veterans in the metro-Atlanta area. The project assists low-income and homeless veterans who have legal needs that create barriers to housing and economic stability.

Responsibilities

The Staff Attorney's responsibilities include:

- Interviewing and counseling clients, providing referrals, advice, and brief service, or representation in a variety of civil legal matters including eviction defense, VA benefits, public benefits and health insurance, access to appropriate support services, disability rights, poor housing conditions, end of life planning, family law, and consumer law
- Working with pro bono volunteers in a clinic setting
- Conducting regular outreach and community education for clients
- Working with community service partners to identify the civil legal needs of veterans

Qualifications

A Georgia bar license or eligibility for the next exam and at least 2 years of legal experience are required. Applicants must be motivated, self-directed, have a strong work ethic, and possess excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills. Good communication and listening skills, the ability to work on a team and alone, adaptability, eagerness to learn and openness to evaluation, and an appreciation of diversity are also required. VA accreditation; previous work with low-income populations, people with serious health conditions and volunteers; a demonstrated commitment to public service; participation in law school clinics and trial advocacy courses; and knowledge of health and poverty law are preferred. Prior military service and proficiency in languages other than English are highly valued.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $58,000+ depending on experience. Salaries increase annually based on a salary scale. The program also provides generous fringe benefits including 13 paid holidays, 6 weeks paid time off, 6 weeks parental leave; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; partial payment for dependent health insurance; a salary reduction option for a flexible spending account; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts); voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match; and Georgia Bar and CLE expenses. Legal Aid also offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.

Application Requirements

To apply for this position, applicants must submit a letter of interest; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief); official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript); and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) as one (1) PDF using our online application system at . For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email .

Conclusion

The Atlanta Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Veterans Law Project located in downtown Atlanta. This project offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the civil legal needs of veterans in the metro-Atlanta area. The Staff Attorney's responsibilities include interviewing and counseling clients, working with pro bono volunteers in a clinic setting, conducting regular outreach and community education for clients, and working with community service partners to identify the civil legal needs of veterans.

Qualifications for this position include a Georgia bar license or eligibility for the next exam and at least 2 years of legal experience. Applicants must be motivated, self-directed, have a strong work ethic, and possess excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills. Additional qualifications and preferences are also listed.

The salary for this position is $58,000+ depending on experience. Salaries increase annually based on a salary scale. The program also provides generous fringe benefits. Legal Aid offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.

To apply for this position, applicants must submit a letter of interest; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief); official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript); and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) as one (1) PDF using our online application system at . For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email . ALAS considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

None Specified

13 Paid Holidays, 6 Weeks Paid Time Off, 6 Weeks Parental Leave, Health, Life, and Long and Short-term Disability Insurance, Partial Payment for Dependent Health Insurance, Salary Reduction Option for a Flexible Spending Account, Educational Loan Reimbursement up to $600 per Month, Voluntary Tax-sheltered Annuity with 3% Match, Georgia Bar and CLE Expenses

None Specified

Legal Writing, Oral Advocacy, Communication, Listening, Working on a Team and Alone, Adaptability, Eagerness to Learn, Openness to Evaluation, Appreciation of Diversity

Law Degree

Submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, official law school transcript, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references as one (1) PDF using our online application system at .

Qualification and Experience Georgia Bar License or Eligibility for the Next Exam and at least 2 Years of Legal Experience

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