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DeKalb Staff Attorney

2 months ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States Atlanta Legal Aid Society Full time
About the Role

Atlanta Legal Aid Society is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Attorney to join its DeKalb County office. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in providing legal representation to low-income individuals in DeKalb County, focusing on civil matters such as family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education, and health law.

Responsibilities
  • Handle a diverse caseload using various methods, 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 enhance your skills and contribute to the community.
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.