Staff Attorney- Tuscaloosa / Selma, AL

Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA), is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama. LSA provides free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities.

The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to veterans at risk for homelessness in civil legal matters, primarily focusing on estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law. The staff attorney will also be conducting community outreaches for veterans.

This position can be based out of LSA’s Tuscaloosa or Selma Office as the Staff Attorney will be handling cases in both areas.

Qualifications:

• This position is an exciting opportunity for attorneys who are admitted to the Alabama Bar and who are passionate about serving low-income populations.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills are required. Preference is given to attorneys who are veterans.
• Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states. A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at https://admissions.alabar.org/reciprocal-jurisdictions

Salary: $54,810 plus based upon experience

Benefits: LSA offers an excellent benefits package, valued at approximately $19,000, including six weeks of paid leave annually and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee.

Position: Full Time

LSA 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.