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Staff Attorneys

Description: 

Legal Aid Society has immediate openings for two attorneys, one in its Nashville office and one in its Columbia office. Both positions will focus on health and public benefits law. The Nashville position will also focus on elder law. Practice in other areas of law, including domestic violence, housing, consumer, special education, and elder law may be necessary to provide holistic representation or meet the needs of the offices. Successful applicants will participate in administrative advocacy and community education for clients in accordance with program guidelines and priorities and the Code of Professional Responsibility. The Nashville office serves Davidson and Williamson counties. The Columbia office serves Giles, Hickman, Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis Perry, and Wayne counties. Legal Aid Society has thirty 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.

Requirements: 

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public interest law, specifically health and public benefits law, a commitment to high quality representation and a desire to handle cases that benefit individual clients as well as those impacting their communities. Admitted to practice in Tennessee or willing to take first available bar examination. Must have ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; work with a team and independently; use Microsoft Office software and Legal Files database. Must have driver’s license and access to transportation. Spanish language, residence or intent to reside in the office’s service area and a sense of humor are preferred.

To Apply: 

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (with phone numbers). Please specify whether you are applying for the Nashville position, the Columbia position or both positions. No phone calls, please. Send by mail or e-mail to: Human Resources Administrator Re: Attorney Positions Legal Aid Society PO Box 5209 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 e-mail: HR@las.org Apply as soon as possible. Positions will remain open until filled. The Legal Aid Society is an equal opportunity employer. It welcomes applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.

Information

Submission Deadline: 
October 15, 2015
Organization Information: 
TN
United States