Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate requires the representation of low-income individuals in all areas of poverty law including housing, family law,protection orders, landlord/tenant disputes, evictions, utilities, public benefits, consumer, and other civil matters. The types of services provided include legal advice, brief service or extended representation. Aside from direct services, the staff attorney position requires preparing and delivering client training and other community education; conducting intake and outreach;appearing in administrative and judicial forums; active bar participation; and special legal and community projects impacting low-income clients. In addition, shall perform any other responsibilities under the supervision of the Executive Director as may be necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Program. Moderate travel would be involved. Must be licensed to practice law in South Dakota or be eligible for admission by motion. Previous experience in poverty law is preferred.

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East River Legal Services
Brent Thompson
335 N Main Ave, Suite 200
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
United States 57104
Website : https://erlservices.org