Staff Attorney
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is a statewide non-profit law firm that pursues its mission to serve low-income people by providing civil legal aid and by promoting collaboration to find solutions to problems of poverty. LSA seeks a Staff Attorney to support our mission through its Rural Economic Improvement Project. This project is sponsored in part by a grant from the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation. The position will be located in the Selma Regional Office.
The Staff Attorney hired for this position will conduct community outreach events with a focus on land loss prevention, financial education and
competency. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation in civil legal matters with a primary focus on consumer, housing, family and public benefit problems which limit the financial success of Alabamians living in the Black Legal Services Alabama, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer and persons seeking employment will be considered without regard to sex or sexual orientation, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by law.
Salary: $52,000
Excellent benefits
Job Type: Fulltime
Qualifications: Admitted to practice in the State of Alabama or willing to take necessary steps to be admitted to Alabama bar within 6 months of employment. Sensitivity towards low-income population. Experience in legal aid services or related substantive areas. Spanish language proficiency desirable.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and references to jobs@alsp.org Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes