Job Announcement: Staff Attorney
Sylva, NC
Job #405
Background:
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC)
is seeking a staff attorney to work in its
Sylva Office, which provides free legal assistance in civil
matters to low-income persons in Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Graham,
Macon, Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, including the
Cherokee Indian Reservation. LANC is a statewide, nonprofit
[501(c)3] law firm that provides free legal services in civil
matters to those households whose income falls below 125% of the
federal poverty guidelines.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Providing legal representation and advice to low-income clients;
representing eligible clients in a variety of legal matters,
including representation of domestic violence victims, home mortgage
foreclosures, other consumer matters, public benefits, and housing
issues; providing outreach and legal education; and other
responsibilities that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
North Carolina Bar license. The ability to communicate
effectively with government officials, adversaries and clients; a
commitment to assist low-income people; and other skills sufficient
to perform the responsibilities of the job. Preference will be
given to applicants with prior experience working with low-income
people.
Salary:
$40,100+ DOE. Excellent benefits and leave package.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled. Initial review of applications
will begin immediately.
E-mail cover letter, resume and names/contact
information of three (3)references to Larry Nestler at:
larryn@legalaidnc.org
*
Legal
Aid of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.*
Minorities, women, the elderly and the disabled are encouraged to
apply.
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Mission Statement
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that
provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in
order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers
to economic opportunity.