Chattanooga Staff Attorney

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Job location
100 W MLK Boulevard
Suite 402
Chattanooga, TN 37402
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal id of East Tennessee
Street address: 
100 W MLK Boulevard
City: 
Chattanooga
State: 
Tennessee
ZIP: 
37402
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE
CHATTANOOGA OFFICE

STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE

Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) seeks a full-time Staff Attorney available to work out of the Chattanooga office to provide high-quality, comprehensive legal services to families and individuals served by LAET. A demonstrated commitment to exceptional legal work and equal access to justice is required.

This position will include general litigation with a focus on housing. In addition to case handling duties, the successful applicant, in collaboration with other staff, will help with the coordination of LAET’s volunteer attorney project.

LAET offers a generous benefits package. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding. Position is anticipated to begin immediately.

Requirements: 

Candidates must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar or admitted to the bar of another state with the ability to waive into Tennessee and have one year of relevant experience.

To apply: 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and three references to:

Crystal Lugo
HR Benefits and Employee Relations Manager
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
100 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Suite 402
Chattanooga, TN 37402
[email protected]

No faxes or phone calls, please. LAET is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
56,873 to 61,333
Submission deadline: 
Wednesday, June 2, 2021