DeKalb Staff Attorney

6 days ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States Atlanta Legal Aid Society Full time
Job Title: DeKalb Staff Attorney

Atlanta Legal Aid Society is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Attorney to join our DeKalb County office. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a vital role in providing legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in DeKalb County.

Responsibilities:
  • Handle a diverse caseload, utilizing various methods to address the needs of our clients, including community education, advice and referral, brief service, transactional work, negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
  • Participate in task forces, committees, social service organizations, and local bar associations to further our mission and stay informed about community needs.
Qualifications:
  • A Georgia bar license is required; three or more years of experience is preferred.
  • Strong work ethic, excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills, good communication and listening skills, and the ability to work in a team and alone are essential.
  • Adaptability, appreciation of diversity, and the ability to balance compassion and pragmatism are necessary.
  • A demonstrated commitment to public service, participation in law school clinics or trial advocacy courses, familiarity with poverty law, and previous work with low-income people are strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is highly valued.
Benefits:
  • A competitive salary of $59,600+ depending on experience, with annual salary increases based on a salary scale.
  • 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, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match, Georgia Bar dues, and CLE expenses.
  • A hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.

Atlanta Legal Aid Society is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.


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