Bankruptcy-General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Public Interest

Atlanta, GA

Bankruptcy-General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

H1: Health Law Unit Staff Attorney - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
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Department: Health Law Unit
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience: Minimum 2 years of law practice
Salary: $58,000 per year (may vary based on relevant experience)

Responsibilities:
- Conduct client intake and provide referrals, advice, brief service, or representation in various civil legal matters affecting a client's health
- Address issues related to public benefits, health insurance, access to support services, disability rights, housing conditions, end of life planning, family law, and consumer law
- Perform outreach and community education to clients and medical/social service staff

Qualifications:
- Active Georgia bar license
- Minimum 2 years of law practice experience
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn
- Appreciation for diversity
- Commitment to public service
- Previous experience with low-income individuals and/or those with serious health conditions preferred
- Familiarity with health and poverty law preferred
- Experience with bankruptcy and medical debt cases highly valued
- Proficiency in languages other than English a plus

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Annual salary increases based on a salary scale
- Generous fringe benefits, including 18 paid holidays, 6 weeks paid time off, and 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Health, life, and disability insurance coverage
- Partial payment for dependent health insurance
- Flexible spending account option
- Educational loan reimbursement
- Tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match
- Payment of Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses
- Hybrid work schedule with 2 days of remote work per week (subject to management approval and probationary period)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Application Requirements:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Writing sample demonstrating research and analytical skills
- Official law school transcript (copy is acceptable pending official transcript)
- Three professional references (supervisors or managers preferred)
- Submit all documents as one PDF through the online application system at ****

Please note that only applications with all requested documents will be considered for an interview. Technical difficulties can be addressed by emailing ****.

Join our team at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and help improve the health and well-being of low-income individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.