Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households.

Our attorneys serve this region from offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans. SLLS has received national and local awards for its outstanding work.

SLLS is looking to hire the following:

STAFF ATTORNEY – HOUSING, Gretna or New Orleans

This Staff Attorney will service clients in the following parishes: Orleans and Jefferson. Handling housing-related cases such as evictionand assisting staff at the eviction desks.

The ideal attorney candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in written and oral communication, client counseling, advocacy, and social service referrals.
• Dependability, ability to respond to emergencies, good work habits, self-motivation, dedication to serving vulnerable people, and the capacity to work well with others.

Full-time staff attorney positions require admission to practice law in Louisiana. Starting salary is $54,563 - $81,563, based on years of experience, e.g., 0-1 years is $54,563 and increases on the candidate’s experience. Spanish-English bilingualism receives extra compensation.

For more information about SLLS, our benefits, and other job listings, please visit www.SLLS.org/employment.

For more information about SLLS, our benefits, and other job listings, please visit www.SLLS.org/employment.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Shannan Latino, HR Manager, at SLatino@slls.org.

At SLLS, we know our differences make us better and stronger in achieving equal access to justice and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to make a positive contribution to our clients, communities, and each other. SLLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.