Housing Staff Attorney

Job details

Pay : From $60,000 a year

Job type : Full-time

Work setting : In-person

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Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Housing Unit seeks licensed, full-time staff attorneys to represent low-income and elderly clients with civil legal matters with eviction defense, foreclosures and general housing law. Excellent fringe benefits.

Nature of Work

This position provides high quality legal services to low-income clients under the mentorship and consultation of a Senior Attorney. This position is expected to use professional judgement and skill in carrying work to completion.

Note : According to Legal Services Corporation regulations, 45 CFR Part 1604 : Outside practice of law, prohibits an outside practice of law while employed full-time at ALSC.

General Responsibilities

Duties may include and are not limited to (tasks will vary based on substantive unit) :

• Provide high-quality legal representation to individuals in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility. This includes interviewing clients, conducting research, factual investigation, preparing pleadings, negotiating case resolutions, discovery and motion practice, and representing clients in court and administrative hearings
• Provide counseling, advice, and other brief services such as pro se forms and referrals, as appropriate
• Represent clients and client groups in litigation, administrative advocacy, as well as other advocacy.
• Co-counsel with Senior and / or Supervising Attorneys
• Develop and implement litigation and / or advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems
• Analyze and comment on pending legislation and regulations consistent with the requirements of all funding sources
• Participate in task forces, work groups, and bar activities, and establish effective working relationships with the bar and community partners
• Comply with LSC and other funding agencies' rules and regulations
• Participate in training activities as a trainee or trainer for professional growth as well as required CLE credits
• Keep abreast of legal trends, pending litigation, and regulations consistent with the requirements of all funding sources
• Shall work closely with the clerical staff in their substantive unit under the guidance established by the Unit Managing Attorney
• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $60,000.00 per year

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