About us: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Legal Aid is an innovative, creative, progressive, and efficient civil legal service provider to the poor, working towards an inclusive justice system of equal access. All voices are valued, heard, and respected.
Who we are looking for: Legal Aid seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work in the Greensboro Office to support the delivery of high-quality legal services to low-income individuals and families. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations and an interest in civil litigation across a variety of legal areas. This individual will be dedicated and passionate about serving LANC’s clients and must hold a current license to practice law in North Carolina.
Why this role matters: The work performed by the individual in this role will support Legal Aid attorneys and staff who devise strategies and pursue legal remedies to help clients obtain successful outcomes.
What you will do: The Staff Attorney will:
- Provide direct legal services to clients, primarily in the area of public benefits, including, Medicaid, Social Security Disability, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, and other public benefits cases.
- Handle a broad variety of tasks that facilitate the team’s mission of effective, high quality legal services in public benefits law that complies with LANC priorities.
- Devise strategies for resolving client legal matters.
- Provide community education and outreach in impacted communities.
- Represent Legal Aid in the community served by engaging with the legal community.
- Have opportunities for participation and leadership in the North Carolina Bar Association and other local bar associations.
- Coordinate with the Managing attorney to provide information requested by funders.
What you will bring to Legal Aid of North Carolina:
- J.D. degree and admission to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
- No pending North Carolina State Bar disciplinary proceedings.
- A passion to serve low-income clients.
- Demonstrated expertise in federal and state public benefits law, with a focus on Social Security, SNAP and nutrition benefits, and Medicaid.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Legal Aid of North Carolina.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Prior legal services experience is a plus.
- Self-motivated with the proven ability to set goals and meet self-imposed and external deadlines.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Work Environment: Culture that promotes work-life balance, flexibility, and overall employee well-being
- Paid Leave: Generous paid time off and recognized holidays
- Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and leadership development opportunities
- Loan Repayment Assistance: Support for eligible attorneys repaying qualifying student loans
Legal Aid of North Carolina believes all our professionals bring unique perspectives and ideas that strengthen our work and mission.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Staff Attorney” and the posting number: 202605-452 to: jobs@legalaidnc.org.
Professional reference checks and a pre-employment background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Aid of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions based on experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.