DeKalb County Staff Attorney

Atlanta Legal Aid Society•Decatur, GA

11h•$70,250•Hybrid

About The Position

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Staff Attorney for its DeKalb County office located in downtown Decatur, Georgia. Our nonprofit represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education and health law. The staff currently consists of a managing attorney, 7 staff attorneys (full and part time), 1 housing/domestic violence navigator, and 2 support staff.

Requirements

Active member in good standing in the State Bar of Georgia.
Minimum of three years of relevant legal experience.
Strong work ethic and adaptability.
Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening, and organizational skill.
Ability to balance compassion and pragmatism.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative, hybrid team model, with an appreciation for diversity.
Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to public service, participation in law school clinics or trial advocacy courses, familiarity with poverty law, and previous work with low-income people are strongly preferred.
Proficiency in languages other than English is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Handles a mixed caseload using a variety of methods including community education, advice and referral, brief service, transactional work, negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
Attorneys are also encouraged to participate in task forces, committees, social service organizations, and local bar associations.

Benefits

16 paid holidays in 2026
6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years
6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)
Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance.
Life, and long and short-term disability insurance.
Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account.
Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts.
Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match.
State Bar of Georgia dues and CLE expenses.
This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.