Mental Health Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Mental Health Staff Attorney at Legal Services Alabama, Inc. - Serving Low-Income Populations

Overview:
- Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA) is a statewide law firm providing free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians.
- The organization works collaboratively to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities.
- The Mental Health Staff Attorney position is funded by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and will focus on providing legal representation to low-income individuals dealing with mental health conditions, substance use conditions, and/or intellectual disabilities.

Job Title:
- Mental Health Staff Attorney

Salary:
- $54,810 plus based upon experience

Benefits:
- LSA offers an excellent benefits package, valued at approximately $20,000.
- Benefits include six weeks of paid leave annually and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee.

Experience and Qualifications:
- Applicants must be admitted to the Alabama Bar and have a passion for serving low-income populations.
- Strong legal writing and communication skills are required.
- Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Reciprocity:
- Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states.
- A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at:

Equal Opportunity Program and Employer:
- LSA is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer.
- Persons seeking employment will be considered without regard to sex or sexual orientation, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by law.

Position Type:
- Full-Time

Location:
- Positions can be based out of the Anniston, Tuscaloosa, or Selma offices and will serve clients in the surrounding counties.

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal representation to low-income individuals dealing with mental health conditions, substance use conditions, and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Assist in civil legal matters with a primary focus on housing stabilization.
- Areas of law include estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment.

How to Apply:
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- Application deadline: Open until filled.

Organization:
- Replace company name with organization: Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA)
- Replace firm name with organization: Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA)
- Replace department name with department: Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) grant

H1 heading: Mental Health Staff Attorney at Legal Services Alabama, Inc. - Serving Low-Income Populations
H2 heading: Join Our Team and Make a Difference for Low-Income Alabamians

Bold headlines:
- Legal Services Alabama, Inc. - Providing Free Legal Advocacy to Low-Income Alabamians
- Mental Health Staff Attorneys - Representing Individuals with Mental Health Conditions and Disabilities
- Join Our Team and Help Address Systemic Issues Caused by Poverty and Social Justice Inequities
- Generous Salary and Benefits Package for Passionate Attorneys
- Equal Opportunity Program and Employer - Consideration Without Regard to Sex, Race, Religion, or Disability
- Full-Time Position Available for Attorneys
- Apply Now and Make a Difference in Your Community

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Six weeks of paid leave annually, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee (valued at approximately $20,000)

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Legal writing, Communication, Bilingual (preferred)

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Qualification and Experience Admitted to the Alabama Bar

Legal