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STAFF ATTORNEY - Part-time |
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Asheville, NC |
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Legal - Civil |
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Legal Aid of North Carolina |
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547 Haywood Road |
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Asheville, NC 28806 |
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| Position Description: |
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BACKGROUND:
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is seeking part-time staff attorneys to work in its Senior Law Project (SLP) hotline unit, which provides referrals and thorough legal assistance and counseling over the telephone in civil matters to senior citizens in North Carolina. The SLP utilizes staff attorneys in four-hour shifts; the number of shifts are limited to a maximum of three or four per week; and the scheduling is flexible. LANC is a statewide, nonprofit 501(c)(3) law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to those households whose income generally falls below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Senior Law Project (SLP) hotline staff attorney is responsible for direct service to clients who call LANC for legal assistance. The SLP attorney is expected to efficiently conduct intake interviews, analyze facts, effectively advise callers over the phone, and, when appropriate, refer callers to LANC field offices, to other local legal service programs, or to other agencies or organizations for further services—all while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor. The SLP attorney is expected to follow LANC policies for case acceptance and existing protocols for opening and closing files, and to keep accurate records of his or her work. SLP attorneys are extensively trained and then required to be knowledgeable in all substantive legal areas affecting LANC clients.
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Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina. A manifest commitment to public interest law is essential. We are especially interested in applicants who can enjoy extensive client contact and can efficiently, but patiently, explain the law in a friendly, non-condescending manner. Spanish or other foreign language proficiency a definite plus. |
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| How To Apply: |
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Mail cover letter, resume and names/contact information of three (3) references to:
SLP Hotline Staff Attorney Search Committee
Legal Aid of North Carolina
547 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
OR, by E-mail to: angied@legalaidnc.org |
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Legal Aid of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, the elderly and the disabled are encouraged to apply. |
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$20.00-$22.00 per hour. Malpractice insurance included. Relaxed office atmosphere. |
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Until Filled
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