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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 in civil legal matters with a primary focus on estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law. This position is based out of the Montgomery office and will serve clients in the surrounding counties.
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 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 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 3/14/23
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 Assistant Director of Advocacy (ADA) will be responsible for providing high-quality and effective advocacy for eligible clients. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy, the ADA will provide support to LSA Practice Groups, with a primary focus on consumer, housing, education, public benefits, domestic violence/family, and elder law, as well as any other work designated as priority by the Board of Legal Services Alabama. The ADA will oversee management of statewide grants and projects and promote LSA’s mission, values, and principles within the organization and the community.
Qualifications: This position is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is admitted to the Alabama Bar and who has five or more years of experience with a Legal Aid organization or related subject areas. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving low-income populations and has excellent communication skills as well as good judgment. The ability to train and supervise staff is required. Preference is given to attorneys 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: $73,080 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 3/9/2023
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is seeking to host a Borchard Legal Fellow who will join our vibrant and dedicated team. 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.
Fellowship Information:
The Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging offers the opportunity to carry out a substantial project related to law and aging.
The fellowship is available to law school graduates interested in or pursuing an academic and/or professional career in law and aging.
The Borchard Fellow will assist in developing LSA’s growing Heir Property practice, with a focus on helping clients navigate the complex legal issues surrounding heir property. The intersection of heir property and elder law can be significant, particularly for older adults who own heir property. The Fellow will provide legal representation in civil legal matters with a primary focus on estate planning, long-term care planning, and assistance with resolving ownership disputes and clearing title. The Fellow will also conduct direct outreach in communities to educate clients about their rights and responsibilities related to heir property and provide guidance through the development of training modules and materials. The Fellow can work out of any of LSA’s offices in Alabama.
To Apply:
Applications are due on April 3, 2023.
Applicants must submit a completed online application to The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging including an information form, an explanation of the applicant’s planned activities and projects, a statement about the applicant’s interest in law and aging, a current curriculum vitae, a law school transcript, a letter of support from the proposed supervisor, and two other letters of support.
Please contact nbrimmer@alsp.org for assistance developing materials and with any questions about the position.
All fellowship application information and the required online application is available at: www.borchardcla.org/fellowships/application-process
Salary:
The two-year fellowship is a fulltime position that pays $58,000/annually.
LSA will offer an excellent benefits package to supplement the Borchard Fellow’s salary, valued at approximately $19,000, including six weeks of paid leave annually and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee. LSA is dedicated to employee wellness and encourages healthy work-life balance.
The two-year fellowship period starts typically on July 1 for those already admitted to the Bar and from not later than September 1 for those who must sit for the Bar exam after law school graduation.
Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA) is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to join our team. LSA is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama and 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 Professional Development Coordinator will assist advocates and support staff with their professional development needs, coordinate training, and maintain a system to track training opportunities, among other duties.
Qualifications: This position is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized individual passionate about helping others. The right candidate would have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team. They must be proficient in Microsoft Office and be able to work in a database. They must have an Associate’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years experience in human resources/customer service work OR a high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of human resources/customer service experience.
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: $36,540 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 3/6/2023
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 in civil legal matters with a primary focus on estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law.
This position is based out of the Dothan office and will serve clients in the surrounding counties.
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 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: $50,750 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 1/26/23
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 Heir Property Staff Attorney will provide legal representation in civil legal matters with a primary focus on estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law. The primary focus of the position will be to educate communities about heir property and the legal problems that can arise surrounding it and also assisting clients in resolving issues related to heir property. The attorney will organize and conduct legal materials, trainings, clinics, and strategy sessions to assist attorneys, litigants, and community partners.
The position will require travel around the state of Alabama, particularly to the Black Belt area.
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 bilingual.
Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states.
A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at : https://admissions.alabar.org/reciprocal-jurisdictions
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: $50,750 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 1/26/23
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 in civil legal matters with a primary focus on estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law.
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 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: $50,750 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
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@alsp.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled
No telephone calls or faxes
Posted 12/15/22
Legal Services Alabama is seeking law students dedicated to serving low income communities and increasing access to justice for Summer 2023 clerkship positions across the state.
Summer Law Clerks assist LSA attorneys throughout the firm in representing clients, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting all aspects of the provision of civil legal aid.
LSA Summer Law Clerks also participate in our Clerkship Training Program which provides foundational skills in our core areas of practice—including housing, consumer law, family, education, elder, and public benefits. Clerks are encouraged to take advantage of other timely and innovative firm-wide opportunities and initiatives. Strong legal research and writing skills are required, creativity and innovation are preferred.
Law students may be assigned to a particular office and/or practice area and will have strong mentors while expanding and enhancing client access and services.
Applicants are asked to express in their cover letter any preferences for location (Dothan, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, Anniston, or Mobile) and/or area of interests in the law.
Summer Law Clerks typically work full-time for 6 weeks sessions, split into either first or second half. LSA also offers full 12 week placements for a limited number of exceptional students.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to nbrimmer@alsp.org.
