PART-TIME CIVIL STAFF ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume to Betsy Prendergast at betsyp@clcmemphis.org.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Legal Center (“CLC”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Part-Time Civil Staff Attorney who demonstrates a passion for serving and advocating for lower-income individuals and other vulnerable populations. This staff attorney works under the direction of the Director of Civil Legal Services to perform direct civil legal representation and weekly civil legal clinics and to represent the CLC at community events throughout the Memphis area.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Office environment, some remote work after probationary period, very occasional evening or weekend hours to attend clinics and seminars

BENEFITS: Part-time positions at CLC offer half of health insurance premiums, paid time off, holidays, including a one-week holiday in December, access to supplemental insurance, free access to an employee assistance program, and the opportunity to participate in health care and dependent-care FSAs.

SALARY: $30,000-$35,000 for 20 hours per week

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs civil consultations to screen for in-house placement
• Provides direct legal representation for clients, including representation in civil courts
• Representation includes, but is not limited to, divorces, conservatorships, guardianships, probate matters, advance directives, landlord/tenant, adoptions, and consumer issues
• Maintains records of services and statistics performed as a CLC staff attorney
• Presents educational seminars on legal topics
• Promotes the CLC in the community
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Knowledge of Tennessee civil law
• Growth mindset
• Bilingual with English and Spanish is a big plus