Job Title: Contract Attorney

Location: Atlanta, GA

Company: Confidential Non-Profit Organization

Job Description: We are seeking dedicated Contract Attorneys to join a dynamic team in our non-profit organization dedicated to providing civil legal services. The ideal candidates will work in one of our offices across the Atlanta metro area, focusing on a variety of civil legal matters that may include family law, housing rights, consumer advocacy, employment issues, healthcare, public benefits, and educational law.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a mixed caseload across multiple civil law disciplines utilizing various methods such as community education, advice and referral, brief service, transactional work, negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
• Engage in courthouse clinics and other community-based services to assist clients effectively.
• Collaborate with various community groups and participate in local bar associations to enhance service delivery.
• Customize legal strategies to the individual needs of clients, ensuring comprehensive support.
• Responsibilities and case types may vary based on specific needs and office location.

Qualifications:

• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or eligible to sit for the next bar exam.
• Ideal candidates will have between three to five years of relevant legal experience, though new law school graduates with significant clinical or volunteer experience will also be considered.
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of non-profit organizations and a passion for public service.
• Familiarity with the legal challenges faced by underserved populations is preferred.
• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Compensation:

• Starting at $30 per hour plus
• Hybrid work environment with the possibility to work remotely two days a week after the initial probationary period.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account options; educational loan reimbursement; and a retirement savings plan.
• Additional perks include generous paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample, an official or unofficial law school transcript, and contact information for three professional references in one consolidated PDF file through our designated online application system.

Equal Opportunity Employment: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.