3 Job Openings at Legal Aid of East Tennessee
LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 3 POSITIONS
1. STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION
Legal Aid of East Tennessee seeks a full-time staff attorney available to work out of the Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, or Morristown office to assist seniors in general civil legal matters, preferably with ten years of legal experience. This position will be part of a state-wide Elder Trust Consortium, a first-of-its-kind partnership between legal aid programs in Tennessee to bring high-quality legal services to our seniors. A demonstrated commitment to high-quality legal work and equal access to justice is required. Candidates must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar or admitted to the bar of another state with the ability to waive into Tennessee. Salary dependent upon experience. Excellent benefits. This position is initially funded for three years. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and writing sample to:
Russell Fowler, Director of Litigation and Advocacy
No faxes or phone calls, please. LAET is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. OUTREACH COORDINATOR POSITION
Legal Aid of East Tennessee seeks a full-time paralegal available to work out of the Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, or Morristown office to serve as the Outreach Coordinator as part of the state-wide Elder Trust Consortium, a first-of-its-kind partnership between legal aid programs in Tennessee to bring high-quality legal services to our seniors. Bachelor’s degree or certification from an accredited paralegal program required. Spanish fluency is a plus. Excellent benefits. This position is initially funded for three years. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and writing sample to:
Russell Fowler, Director of Litigation and Advocacy
No faxes or phone calls, please. LAET is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. PARALEGAL POSITION
Legal Aid of East Tennessee seeks a full-time paralegal to work out of the Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, or Morristown office to assist seniors in general civil legal matters. This position will be part of a state-wide Elder Trust Consortium, a first-of-its-kind partnership between legal aid programs in Tennessee to bring high-quality legal services to our seniors. A demonstrated commitment to high-quality legal work and equal access to justice is required. Bachelor’s degree or certification from an accredited paralegal program required. Salary dependent upon experience. Excellent benefits. This position is initially funded for three years. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued grant funding. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and writing sample to:
Russell Fowler, Director of Litigation and Advocacy
No faxes or phone calls, please. LAET is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.