Staff Attorney Position
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our team at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Summary:The Staff Attorney will be responsible for handling a caseload of housing cases, assisting pro bono volunteer attorneys, and engaging in community lawyering for the surrounding neighborhood. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to advocating for and working alongside tenants and community organizations to fight transiency in the school system.
Key Responsibilities:- Representing tenants in evictions and affirmative cases against landlords, including research and drafting pleadings and motions, engaging in discovery, negotiating resolutions with opposing parties, appearing for formal and informal hearings and case conferences, assessing appeal potential.
- Working closely with families and in tandem with volunteer attorneys to prevent neighborhood displacement and ensure safe and healthy living conditions. Collecting and evaluating evidence; recruiting, training, coordinating, advising and supervising volunteer attorneys providing pro bono representation to tenants, legal research for volunteer attorneys.
- Engaging in relationship building with partners; serving as program liaison to the media when requested and available; taking a leadership role in partnering with community organizations and other non-profits, engaging in reciprocal services to further AVLF's leadership and credibility in the community.
- JD degree and a license to practice law in Georgia, with a minimum one (1) year of relevant legal experience. Previous litigation experience representing tenants and/or representing low-income clients is a strong preference.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and legal services to low-income individuals and/or communities, whether through pro bono work or otherwise.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including experience and comfort with public speaking. Proficiency or fluency in Spanish is not required but will be given a strong preference.
- AVLF offers an extensive benefit program of 100% company paid employee only base medical & dental plans.
- 21 days of PTO accrued in accordance with company policy (prorated based on date of hire).
- Organization-wide wellness leave, twice per year, to support health & well-being.
- Automatic 5% base salary employer paid 401k contribution vested at 100% in accordance with company policy.
- Company paid holidays.
- Transportation assistance in the form of a MARTA pass or parking pass.
- Reimbursement of eligible student loan repayment up to $500 per month ($6000 annually with a lifetime maximum of $60,000).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Work is generally performed working from home and in office environments. May spend time traveling to and from meetings with clients. Works in a fast-paced office environment with work requiring multi-tasking. May require bending and prolonged sitting and/or standing. Salary range is $65,000- 70,000 depending on experience.
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