Health & Disability Rights Staff Attorney - Hybrid

Atlanta Legal Aid Society; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Loan reimbursement

Job summary

Atlanta Legal Aid Society seeks a Staff Attorney for its Health and Disability Rights unit, combining health law, medical-legal partnerships, and disability advocacy. The role focuses on representing low‑income clients with significant health needs, including HIV/AIDS and disabilities, in a hybrid work setting.

The attorney will collaborate across care and social service systems, pursue innovative advocacy, and expand the unit’s impact through community education and systemic work while

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Minimum of three years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and experience serving low‑income clients.
• Ability to balance empathy with pragmatic problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal representation to individuals with health needs, including HIV/AIDS and disabilities.
• Manage a mixed caseload involving housing, public benefits, and community integration.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners through Medical‑Legal Partnerships to address social determinants of health.
• Provide on‑site legal consultation, brief service, and cross‑disciplinary case conferencing in clinical settings.
• Lead or participate in community education presentations and task forces.

Skills

Legal writing

Advocacy

Public service

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

Atlanta Legal Aid Society seeks a Staff Attorney for its Health and Disability Rights unit, combining health law, medical-legal partnerships, and disability advocacy. The role focuses on representing low‑income clients with significant health needs, including HIV/AIDS and disabilities, in a hybrid work setting.

The attorney will collaborate across care and social service systems, pursue innovative advocacy, and expand the unit’s impact through community education and systemic work while