Legal Specialist / Advisor
Commission On Culture And Society / Me Living Inc
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor or Paralegal Certification required.
- 2+ years of legal or compliance experience in nonprofit, housing, or healthcare preferred.
- Licensed attorney in Georgia preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and maintain contracts and partnership agreements.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing nonprofits.
- Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and risk management.
- Assist with client referrals to legal aid services.
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Job description
Organization: COCAS (Commission on Culture and Society) & ME Living Inc.
Location: Georgia (Hiram base, hybrid/remote options available)
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
At COCAS & ME Living, we provide housing, therapy, case management, and reentry support to help individuals and families rebuild after domestic violence, homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse recovery.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and mission-driven Legal Specialist/Advisor to ensure our organization stays compliant, manages contracts effectively, and connects clients to the legal resources they need for a successful future.
The Legal Specialist/Advisor will handle organizational legal compliance, contracts, and policy oversight while also serving as a liaison to connect clients with external legal aid. This role ensures both the organization and its clients are legally protected and supported.
- Draft, review, and maintain contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements.
- Ensure organizational compliance with state and federal laws governing nonprofits, housing, and healthcare billing.
- Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and risk management.
- Support HR with compliance matters related to hiring and employment law.
- Assist with client referrals to legal aid services for housing, family law, and reentry issues.
- Stay updated on changes in Georgia law that may impact operations or clients.
- Work closely with leadership on legal strategy and risk management.
- Strong understanding of Georgia nonprofit, housing, and healthcare law.
- Excellent contract review and negotiation skills.
- Ability to explain complex legal matters in simple terms.
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Paralegal Certification required.
- Licensed attorney in Georgia preferred (or eligibility to practice).
- 2+ years of legal or compliance experience in nonprofit, housing, or healthcare settings preferred.
- Experience working with community-based organizations is a plus.
- Pay: $23 - $40 per hour (based on experience & licensure).
- Flexible hybrid/remote schedule.
- Opportunities to advance into General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer roles as the organization expands.
- Be part of a mission-driven team ensuring both client and organizational legal protection.
Send your resume + cover letter to: hr@cocas.org
Questions? Call: 888-635-1022 ext. 1013
Learn more: www.cocas.org
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