Staff Attorney

Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee

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Job Summary

• Provide high-quality legal representation to individuals in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Review and supervise the work of support staff members done on behalf of the attorney’s clients and clients assigned to support staff.
• Work with members of the private bar and the LAS Volunteer Lawyer Program to promote private bar involvement.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with organizations in the service area and state which would benefit the client population.
• Maintain accurate and orderly client files, adhering to case management database policies and guidelines.
• Participate in the firm’s community education program by being available to speak with community groups and agency staff, suggesting ideas for and helping to prepare and update community education materials.
• Comply with relevant portions of the Legal Services Corporation’s Performance Criteria and with the American Bar Association’s Standards for the Provision of Civil Legal Aid.
• Participate in firm-wide practice groups.

Job Responsibilities

Legal Aid Society has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney in its Tullahoma office.

The Staff Attorney will provide civil legal representation to income-eligible clients with a focus on:

• Landlord-tenant issues in public, subsidized, and private housing.
• Fair housing discrimination issues.
• Family law for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking survivors seeking divorce and orders of protection.
• Collaborating with community partners and advocates.
• Advocating for systemic change.
• Serving Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore, and Warren counties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Admission to practice in Tennessee or eligible for admission through UBE scores or comity.
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• A demonstrated interest in public service and an understanding of issues unique to diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experienced litigator preferred
• Must be a team player.
• A great sense of humor.
• Spanish speaking a plus

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) in PDF format to our Hiring Manager at hr(at)las.org. The subject line should read: re Tullahoma Staff Attorney position

Details

• Date Posted: March 23, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Legal
• Service Area: Housing
• Salary Range: $65,000