Rural Outreach Attorney - Expand Access to Justice

Iowa Legal Aid; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Iowa Legal Aid in Council Bluffs is recruiting two staff attorneys for our Rural Outreach Project, based in our Council Bluffs office. The roles involve providing free legal assistance and education to low-income Iowans, with emphasis on housing, income maintenance, and consumer issues.

Attorneys will travel regularly to rural towns, participate in clinics, and engage in impact advocacy to change systems. Applicants must be licensed in Iowa; Spanish or other language skills are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collegial environment.
• Licensed to practice law in Iowa or eligible for admission on motion.
• Interest in poverty law and providing a full range of legal services to low-income people.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in housing, domestic violence, income maintenance, health care, and consumer issues.
• Represent clients in administrative and court settings as needed.
• Engage in outreach through clinics and community events; staff rural outreach and kiosks.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

Iowa Legal Aid in Council Bluffs is recruiting two staff attorneys for our Rural Outreach Project, based in our Council Bluffs office. The roles involve providing free legal assistance and education to low-income Iowans, with emphasis on housing, income maintenance, and consumer issues.

Attorneys will travel regularly to rural towns, participate in clinics, and engage in impact advocacy to change systems. Applicants must be licensed in Iowa; Spanish or other language skills are encouraged.