STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE

Knoxville

For over 50 years, Legal Aid of East Tennessee has worked to build stronger communities and improve lives by providing high-quality legal services free of charge to qualifying individuals in areas such as consumer, housing, family, public benefits, and a range of other miscellaneous matters. We are advocates for the elderly, for families, and for victims of domestic violence and work closely with our clients to help navigate legal challenges and seek out justice. Every day, we proudly answer the call for high-quality legal services that help change lives and improve communities across 26 counties from Chattanooga to the Tri Cities.

We are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal services to families and individuals in Knox County facing eviction or other housing-related legal challenges. A demonstrated commitment to exceptional legal work and equal access to justice is required. Candidates should exhibit cultural awareness and empathy towards the communities we serve while embodying the mission and values of LAET with integrity and courage.

Funding for this position is currently available for one year. Continuation of the position beyond that period is contingent upon the availability of additional grant funding.

Qualifications: Candidates must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar, a recent law graduate anticipating admission to the Tennessee Bar, or admitted to the bar of another state with the ability to waive into Tennessee. Candidates who are already admitted to the Tennessee Bar are preferred.

Salary: Dependent upon experience, from $69,468 for newly admitted attorneys, higher for each year of experience thereafter. LAET offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement, and paid leave.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and writing sample by email to Charlie McDaniel, Director of Human Resources, at cmcdaniel@laet.org

This position will remain open until filled.

Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding.  Legal Aid provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,468.00 - $84,224.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please note for full consideration, in addition to your resume, we require submission of a brief cover letter, writing sample, and 3 references-- have you prepared those for upload or emailed to cmcdaniel@laet.org?

License/Certification:

• Tennessee law license? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person