Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Staff Attorney for its DeKalb County office located in downtown Decatur, Georgia. Our nonprofit represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education and health law. The staff currently consists of a managing attorney, 7 staff attorneys (full and part time), 1 housing/domestic violence navigator, and 2 support staff.
Responsibilities:
Handling a mixed caseload using a variety of methods including community education, advice and referral, brief service, transactional work, negotiation, mediation, and litigation
Participating in task forces, committees, social service organizations, and local bar associations
Salary and Benefits:
The salary is $70,250, depending on experience. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted annually, depending on funding.
Generous fringe benefits, including 16 paid holidays in 2026, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years, and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)
Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance
Life, and long and short-term disability insurance
Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account
Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts
Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match
State Bar of Georgia dues and CLE expenses
This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Legal Aid offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval
Active member in good standing in the State Bar of Georgia
Minimum of three years of relevant legal experience
Strong work ethic and adaptability
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening, and organizational skill
Ability to balance compassion and pragmatism
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative, hybrid team model, with an appreciation for diversity
Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback
Demonstrated commitment to public service, participation in law school clinics or trial advocacy courses, familiarity with poverty law, and previous work with low-income people are strongly preferred
Proficiency in languages other than English is highly valued
Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest; resume; writing sample (advice letter, legal memorandum or brief); official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript); and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) with a brief statement as to the connection to the applicant, as one (1) PDF using our online application system at the following link: Atlantalegalaid.org/jobs Only applications with all requested documents will be considered for an interview.
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