Legal Aid Society has an opening for an attorney in its Nashville Office. This attorney will provide legal representation to eligible clients in civil cases, seeking safety and independence. Primary clientele includes low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault seeking orders of protection, divorce or immigration status as a result of their victimization. As a part of a holistic approach, representation may include varying areas of law as needed to ensure the health and safety of the victim, administrative advocacy, litigation in state and federal courts, and community education for clients in accordance with program guidelines and priorities and the Code of Professional Responsibility.
This position is funded in part by, and in collaboration with, one or more grants and personnel must adhere to goals and outcomes detailed in the grant contract. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed. Subsequent renewal may result in modification of job duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications:
• Law school graduate or graduating May 2020.
• Admitted to practice in Tennessee or willing to take first available bar examination.
• Demonstrated interest in public interest work, family law, issues unique to victims of domestic violence and the problems of disadvantaged communities
• Has substantive experience required for work under a specific funding source or in a specialized unit.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in public speaking and training others on the law.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong typing and computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc), Legal Files database, Westlaw, and Accurint preferred. Must have driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish a plus.
Salary: Dependent on experience. Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Legal Aid Society has thirty-seven attorneys in eight offices in Middle and East Tennessee. Its attorneys provide low-income people expert legal assistance at all levels of state and federal court. Its staff includes national authorities in the fields of domestic violence, housing, consumer law, federal income taxation, health advocacy, nonprofit group representation, social security and special education. For more information about LAS, visit www.las.org.
Applications must include a cover letter, resume and three references (with phone numbers). No phone calls, please. Send by mail or e-mail (in Word or PDF format) to:
Hiring Manager
Re: Family Law Attorney- Nashville
Legal Aid Society
1321 Murfreesboro Rd, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37217
e-mail: [email protected]
Apply as soon as possible. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 2/4/2020