Consumer Staff Attorney

1 day ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Atlanta Legal Aid Society Full time

Atlanta Legal Aid Society seeks a highly skilled Consumer Staff Attorney to join its Brief Services Unit. This dynamic role involves working with low-income individuals in various civil legal matters, including consumer law.

The Brief Services Unit provides expert advice, resources, and referrals to clients in need. As a Consumer Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in client intake, providing guidance on bankruptcy, garnishment, debt defense, car purchase, repair, and repossession.

You will also train and supervise intake paralegals, volunteers, and law students, as well as provide ad hoc guidance and advice to colleagues on consumer law cases. Additionally, you will conduct outreach to community stakeholders and the private bar, staying up-to-date on emerging consumer law issues and trends.

To be successful in this position, you must have a strong work ethic, excellent communication and listening skills, and the ability to balance compassion and pragmatism. You should also possess good advocacy and writing skills, with the ability to gather relevant information, thoroughly investigate facts, and make determinations regarding the appropriate level of service to be provided.

A Georgia bar license and at least two years of relevant consumer experience are required. Strong teamwork and adaptability skills are essential, as is an appreciation for diversity and a demonstrated interest in working with low-income people. Proficiency in languages other than English is highly valued.

This is a remote opportunity with the exception of orientation and training. The salary for this position is $58,000, with potential for annual increases based on a salary scale. Generous fringe benefits include 18 paid holidays, 6 weeks paid time off, 6 weeks parental leave, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.


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