Brief Services Unit Staff Attorney (Housing and Public Benefits)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking non-profit law firm dedicated to representing low-income individuals in civil legal matters. As a Staff Attorney in the Brief Services Unit, you will provide essential legal advice and resources in housing and public benefits cases. This role emphasizes client interaction, advocacy, and the development of innovative self-help materials. With a strong commitment to social justice, you will be part of a dynamic team that values compassion and pragmatism. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including paid time off and health insurance, while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

18 Paid Holidays

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Educational Loan Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• A Georgia bar license and at least two years of relevant experience required.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform client intake and provide advice in housing and public benefits matters.
• Work with the Practice Innovation Manager to develop self-help materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Advocacy Skills

Legal Research

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Georgia Bar License

Law Degree

Job description

Brief Services Unit Staff Attorney (Housing and Public Benefits)

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Position Description

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Staff Attorney to work in its Brief Services Unit. Our non-

Position Description

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Staff Attorney to work in its Brief Services Unit. Our non-

profit law firm represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing,

consumer, public benefits, education and health law. The Brief Services Unit provides legal advice, resources

and referrals to clients in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. The Brief Services Unit staff

currently consists of a managing attorney, four attorneys, and four intake paralegals.

Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney performs client intake and provides advice, brief service, and/or referrals

in housing and public benefits matters. Housing cases include eviction and condition cases. Public benefits

cases include TANF, food stamps, social security, SSI, Medicare, and Medicaid. The Staff Attorney will also

work with the Practice Innovation Manager to develop guided navigation, self-help materials, train and

supervise volunteers and law students.

Qualifications: A Georgia bar license and at least two years of relevant housing and public benefits experience

is required. Applicants must have a strong work ethic; excellent communication and listening skills; the ability

to balance compassion and pragmatism; good advocacy and writing skills; the ability to gather relevant

information, thoroughly investigate facts, and make determinations regarding the appropriate level of service to

be provided based on legal merit, priorities and resources. The ability to work on a team and alone; eagerness to

learn and openness to feedback; adaptability; and an appreciation of diversity are required. A demonstrated

interest in working with low-income people is preferred. Proficiency in languages other than English is highly

valued.

Salary and Benefits: The salary for two years of legal experience is $58,000. (The salary offered may increase

or decrease depending on the actual, relevant experience of the selected candidate.) Salaries currently increase

annually based on a salary scale. We recently engaged a compensation consultant to review our current

structure and make recommendations for improvement. The program provides generous fringe benefits

including 18 paid holidays (in 2024), 6 weeks paid time off, 6 weeks parental leave; health (including optional

dental and vision coverage), 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 (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts); voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with

3% match; Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses. This position is fully remote with the exception of orientation

and training. This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of

Education.

Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal

memorandum or brief); official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official

transcript); and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (preferably

individuals who have supervised or managed your work) as one (1) PDF using our online application system at

atlantalegalaid.org/jobs. Only applications with all of the requested documents will be considered for an

interview.

Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please. For assistance with technical difficulties in

submitting your application, please email [e-mail].

Legal Aid 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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