Legal Services Alabama (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.

In support of LSA’s ongoing mission, the John Lewis Fellowship was established in 2019 to encourage young attorneys interested in working at the intersection of poverty law and racial justice to build experience with a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm located in Alabama. This position has the possibility of working from any of LSA’s statewide offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, or Tuscaloosa.

LSA seeks individuals with deep social and humanitarian concerns and a demonstrated commitment to devote their time and efforts to strong advocacy for clients in the face of social injustices. John Lewis Fellows focus on using legal advocacy, education, and outreach to address community-identified issues in collaboration with client communities and Alabama’s strong network of pro bono attorneys. Fellows will advocate for clients, coalition build, conduct outreach and training, organize free legal clinics and lead legal service projects that support access to justice. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and an interest in community empowerment and lawyering.

Qualifications: The position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who will be sitting for a Bar Exam in July 2025 or February 2026 or who are already licensed in any state. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed in Alabama. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in public interest law along with lived or other meaningful and sustained experiences with people living in poverty, people of color, or communities who have traditionally faced structural barriers to justice. Strong legal writing and communication skills are required, and initiative and creativity are preferred. Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual.

Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states.

A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at: https://admissions.alabar.org/reciprocal-jurisdictions

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.

Salary: $54,810 

Benefits: LSA offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including six weeks of paid leave annually, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee, plus 50% of the premium for eligible family members. As a qualifying public service employer, employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering potential student loan forgiveness for those who meet program requirements.

Position: Temporary full-time (one year)

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

No telephone calls or faxes

Posted 2/7/2025