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Be a part of a non-profit law firm that is committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged low-income and elderly individuals in our communities. With over 100 employees spread across seven offices in Louisiana, we acknowledge and honor all individuals’ values, worth, and dignity, and foster a culture of compassion, innovation, accountable stewardship, and integrity. A staff attorney will work both independently and collaboratively to achieve positive results for clients in various areas of civil law including family law, child-in-need-of-care (C.I.N.C), disaster recovery, domestic violence, public benefits, elder law, successions, housing, and consumer law. Note: According to Legal Services Corporation regulations, 45 CFR Part 1604: Outside practice of law, prohibits an outside practice of law while employed full-time at ALSC.

Positions are available in Shreveport, Monroe, Natchitoches, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and Lafayette. Successful candidates will become a part of an energetic and growing organization where legal representation allows us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Join ALSC and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people throughout Louisiana.

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation seeks licensed, full-time staff attorneys to represent low-income and elderly clients with civil legal matters throughout the ALSC service area.

• Must hold a Louisiana State Bar license.
• Provide quality civil legal services to our low-income client population in a manner that encompasses respect, compassion, innovation, responsibility, and integrity.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including empathy, patience, and motivation to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

• Salary ranges between $55,805 and $75,000 for new attorneys
• $5,000 Hiring Incentive! All newly hired staff attorneys will be awarded a hiring and retention incentive. Half ($2,500) will be provided after the 90-work day probationary period and the other half ($2,500) will be paid if employed after one year from hire date.
• Relocation expenses assistance may be available. Must be able to relocate within 90 days to the job location where the vacancy exists.
• This position offers great fringe benefits that include paid employee health, vision, dental, and disability plans as well as a generous 403(b) retirement contribution plan.
• Professional development and continuing legal education and bar association dues paid by ALSC.
• Liberal leave policies including vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Staff attorneys may be eligible to participate in the Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program. This program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 annually to attorneys carrying law school debt.
• Additionally, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program through the U.S. Department of Education, currently forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments are made under a qualifying repayment plan.