Disaster Title Clearing Project Staff Attorney
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya Basin. We have offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Harvey, Houma and New Orleans. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households. SLLS will be seeking a Disaster Title Clearing Project Staff Attorney. The position will be in the New Orleans office for the Disaster Title Clearing Project funded under AARP and will be for 18 months with the possibility for 3 years.
The ideal candidate 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 for a full time staff attorney is $46,000 which increases depending on experience. Bilingualism is a plus that receives extra compensation.