Staff Attorney

1 month ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Full time
Job Summary

AVLF seeks a dedicated Staff Attorney to join our Standing With Our Neighbors TM Program in Atlanta, Georgia. As a key member of our team, you will handle a caseload of housing cases, assist pro bono volunteer attorneys, and engage in community lawyering to address housing instability in select Atlanta Public Schools' neighborhoods.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent tenants in evictions and affirmative cases against landlords, including research and drafting pleadings and motions, engaging in discovery, negotiating resolutions with opposing parties, and appearing for formal and informal hearings and case conferences.
  • Work closely with families and volunteer attorneys to prevent neighborhood displacement and ensure safe and healthy living conditions.
  • Collect and evaluate evidence, recruit, train, coordinate, advise, and supervise volunteer attorneys providing pro bono representation to tenants, and conduct legal research for volunteer attorneys.
  • Collaborate with the Community Advocate to coordinate monthly supply distributions and host know-your-rights sessions to educate families on effective repairs, avoiding evictions, and the right to safe and habitable housing.
  • Engage in relationship building with partners, serve as a program liaison to the media when requested, and take a leadership role in partnering with community organizations and other non-profits to further AVLF's leadership and credibility in the community.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and equally strong analytical legal skills.
  • Experience with volunteer recruitment and management.
Benefits
  • AVLF offers an extensive benefit program, including 100% company-paid employee-only base medical and dental plans, 21 days of PTO accrued in accordance with company policy, organization-wide wellness leave, automatic 5% base salary employer-paid 401(k) contribution, company-paid holidays, transportation assistance, and reimbursement of eligible student loan repayment.
Working Conditions

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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