Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Paralegal for its Pro Bono Unit located in Downtown Atlanta. Our nonprofit represents low-income persons in a variety of civil legal matters. The Pro Bono Unit plans, develops, manages, coordinates and supports pro bono projects that span Legal Aid’s five-county service area. The Unit is comprised of a managing attorney, a staff attorney, and two paralegals.
Responsibilities: The paralegal will coordinate and support new projects; identify staff and volunteer needs; lead staff and volunteer testing efforts and feedback; and perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications: A degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred but not required. Candidates must possess excellent writing, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; be patient, resourceful, and adaptable; be able to work in a team and with a diverse population; be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and have the willingness to learn other software. Prior experience working with low-income persons is highly preferred. Proficiency in Spanish and a willingness to improve language skills are highly valued.
Salary and Benefits: The salary is $34,500+ depending on experience. The program provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off including parental leave; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; partial payment for dependent health insurance; a salary reduction option for a flexible spending account; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a $65 per month deductible and set off of other loan reimbursement amounts); voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match. Legal Aid offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.
Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest; resume; recent writing sample; official school transcript; and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: https://atlantalegalaid.org/about-us/jobs/
Please complete the application form and upload the documents requested above as one (1) PDF.
For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email [email protected].
Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.
Out of concern for the health and safety of our staff, clients and their families, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society requires that all new hires be vaccinated for COVID 19.
ALAS considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.