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Brief Services Attorney - Atlanta, United States - Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Description
Atlanta Legal Aid Society ("Legal Aid") seeks a Staff Attorney to work in its Brief Services Unit. Our non-profit law firm represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education and health law. The Brief Services Unit provides legal advice, resources and referrals to clients in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. The Brief Services Unit staff currently consists of a managing attorney, two attorneys, and a paralegal/administrative assistant.Responsibilities:
Application Requirements:
Submit a letter of interest; resume; writing sample (advice letter or pleading); official law school transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript); and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) as one (1) PDF using our online application system at .
For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.
ALAS considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.
