Staff Attorney - Mental Health

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Staff Attorney

Legal Services Alabama, Inc. (LSA), is one of the largest statewide law firms in Alabama. LSA provides free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities.

Mental Health Staff Attorneys will work under a grant funded by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). The ADMH grant objective is to provide legal representation to low-income persons dealing with mental health conditions, substance use conditions, and/or intellectual disabilities. They will also provide community education on these issues. They will assist in civil legal matters with a primary focus on housing stabilization, including estate, family, housing, consumer, education, public benefits, and unemployment law. This position is based in the Birmingham office and will serve clients in the surrounding counties.

Qualifications: This position is an exciting opportunity for attorneys who are admitted to the Alabama Bar and who are passionate about serving low-income populations. Strong legal writing and communication skills are required. Preference is given to attorneys who are bilingual.

Alabama recognizes reciprocity in certain states. A list of reciprocal jurisdictions can be found at -jurisdictions

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Program and Employer and persons seeking employment will be considered without regard to sex or sexual orientation, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration prohibited by law.

Salary: $54,810 plus based upon experience

Benefits: LSA offers an excellent benefits package, valued at approximately $20,000, including six weeks of paid leave annually and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for each employee.

Position: Full-Time

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Open until filled

No telephone calls or faxes