Job Announcement:
Staff Attorney
Fayetteville, NC
Job #394
Background:
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC)
is seeking two (2) full-time staff attorneys to work in its
Fayetteville Office, which provides free legal assistance in
civil matters to low-income clients in Cumberland and Hoke counties.
LANC is a statewide, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) law firm that generally
provides free legal services in civil matters in all 100 counties of
North Carolina to those households whose income primarily falls
below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Responsibilities & Duties:
The selected applicant will interview, advise and represent
low-income clients in civil matters; provide outreach and community
legal education in the LANC-Fayetteville Office’s service area;
represent LANC’s clients in judicial and administrative hearings;
and perform other related responsibilities that may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina. We are
looking for a highly organized, zealous advocate with a demonstrated
commitment to legal advocacy for low-income people. An
appreciation for diversity is essential. High proficiency in Spanish
is preferred. The selected applicant must possess a NC
Driver’s License and reliable transportation as travel through the
office’s service will be required.
Salary:
$40,100 + D.O.E.; excellent benefits and leave package.
Application Deadline:
Initial review of applications begins immediately.
Applications accepted until February 3, 2010. Mail cover
letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information of three (3)
references to:
Ida T. Baker
Managing Attorney
LANC – Fayetteville Office
P.O. Box 1268
Fayetteville, NC 28302
OR, by E-mail to:
idab@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.