Position Title: Family Law Staff Attorney (3 positions available)
Department: Family Law Unit
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: One position must be located in either the Jackson or Selmer office, the other two positions will be located in the Memphis office
Supervisor: Family Law Unit Managing Attorney
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: 7/1/2024
Job Summary:
The Family Law Staff Attorney ensures the provision of high-quality legal services in family law matters to low-income clients in WTLS’ 21-county service area, focused on orders of protection, divorces, child custody, and adoptions for domestic violence or abuse/neglect victims. This position is funded by the Family-Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) grant with Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS). The project’s focus is stabilizing the household by providing outreach, education, and holistic legal advocacy to low-income families with children. Grant positions are funded through the duration of the grant, and subsequent renewal could result in modification of job duties and responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Counsel and Advice Attorney
Department: Intake Unit
Employment Status: Full-time; exempt
Location: Memphis Office
Supervisor: Program & Compliance Director
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: June 4, 2024
Job Summary: The Counsel and Advice Attorney will assist clients by providing legal advice, pro se assistance, resources, referrals, and other brief services. The hotline attorney will work with the WTLS Intake Team to accept live calls from the WTLS Intake Hotline and provide on-the-spot legal advice to low-income clients. The hotline attorney will also assist with limited scope matters, providing pro se assistance.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org by July 31, 2024. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three professional references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Medical Legal Partnership Staff Attorney
Department: FCLS Project
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Memphis Office
Supervisor: FCLS Project Manager
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: July 26, 2024
Job Summary:
The Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) Attorney will work with local medical providers to provide holistic civil legal assistance to patients, develop patient education, create referral relationships, and meet families where they are. The attorney will focus on providing civil legal services to families with children receiving medical care who receive or qualify for public benefits. As part of a holistic approach, representation may include varying areas of law, administrative advocacy, and litigation in state and federal courts. Case types include family law, juvenile law, consumer law, health and benefits, access to education, simple estate planning, and other holistic services to stabilize the family unit. This position is funded with the Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) grant, which is focused on low-income families with children who are facing legal problems related to basic human needs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Housing Unit Manager
Department: Housing
Employment Status: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Any (Dyersburg, Huntingdon, Jackson, Memphis, or Selmer)
Supervisor: Director of Programs and Compliance
Supervises: Attorneys and paralegals working in Housing Unit
Prepared: July 9, 2024
Job Summary:
The Housing Unit Manager ensures the provision of high-quality legal services in housing cases to eligible clients in WTLS’ 21-county service area. The Unit Manager supervises, evaluates, and handles personnel-related matters for staff in the unit. They also manage and monitor progress on implementing WTLS’ mission, priorities, advocacy, and work plans, as they relate to housing issues. The Unit Manager maintains a caseload commensurate with managerial responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Client Representation & Advocacy Duties
Supervisory Duties
Operational Duties
Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org by July 25, 2024. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Consumer Staff Attorney
Department: Consumer
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Memphis
Supervisor: Consumer Unit Manager
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: July 26, 2024
Job Summary: Our attorneys represent clients in civil legal matters and work with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to ensuring access to equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights such as shelter security, income security, financial security, special education, and freedom from abuse. We are seeking candidates who recognize that these issues often have legal solutions and are dedicated to addressing them.
The consumer staff attorney will work in our Consumer Unit under Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) and Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funding. The FCLS Project focuses on serving households with children who receive or qualify for public benefits, and LSC funding focuses on serving individuals at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Responsibilities include offering direct legal services to eligible clients, assisting with day-of-court clinics, and conducting outreach and education to the client community. The attorney’s work will focus on auto fraud, debt collection defense, scams targeting low-income individuals, student loans, and other consumer issues.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Housing/Consumer Staff Attorney
Department: Housing/Consumer
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Memphis
Supervisor: Consumer Unit Manager
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: July 26, 2024
Job Summary: Our attorneys represent clients in civil legal matters and work with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to ensuring access to equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights such as shelter security, income security, financial security, special education, and freedom from abuse. We are seeking candidates who recognize that these issues often have legal solutions and are dedicated to addressing them.
The housing/consumer staff attorney will divide their time equally between our Housing Unit and our Consumer Unit, primarily under Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) funding. The FCLS Project focuses on serving households with children who receive or qualify for public benefits. Responsibilities include offering direct legal services to eligible clients, assisting with day-of-court clinics, and conducting outreach and education to the client community. The attorney’s housing work will focus on landlord/tenant matters, subsidized housing matters, home repairs, and mobile home ownership issues. Their consumer work will focus on auto fraud, debt collection defense, scams targeting low-income individuals, student loans, and other consumer issues.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Housing/Consumer Staff Attorney
Department: Housing/Consumer
Employment Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Jackson
Supervisor: Consumer Unit Manager
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: July 26, 2024
Job Summary: Our attorneys represent clients in civil legal matters and work with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to ensuring access to equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights such as shelter security, income security, financial security, special education, and freedom from abuse. We are seeking candidates who recognize that these issues often have legal solutions and are dedicated to addressing them.
The housing/consumer staff attorney will divide their time equally between our Housing Unit and our Consumer Unit, primarily under Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) funding. The FCLS Project focuses on serving households with children who receive or qualify for public benefits. Responsibilities include offering direct legal services to eligible clients, assisting with day-of-court clinics, and conducting outreach and education to the client community. The attorney’s housing work will focus on landlord/tenant matters, subsidized housing matters, home repairs, and mobile home ownership issues. Their consumer work will focus on auto fraud, debt collection defense, scams targeting low-income individuals, student loans, and other consumer issues.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Pro Bono & Re-Entry Staff Attorney
Department: Pro Bono Unit
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Jackson
Supervisor: Pro Bono Managing Attorney
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: 10/3/2024
Job Summary: The Pro Bono & Re-entry Staff Attorney will be WTLS’ substantive law expert on re-entry and expungement matters and will utilize this expertise to train and supervise pro bono efforts focused on re-entry and expungement matters. The Pro Bono & Re-Entry Staff Attorney will also operate WTLS’ Pro Bono Program under the supervision of the Pro Bono Managing Attorney, including case assessment, case placement, clinic planning, and volunteer recruitment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Use this link to complete the application. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquiries accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Family Unit Supervising Attorney
Department: Family
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Jackson
Supervisor: Family Unit Managing Attorney
Supervises: Family Unit Attorneys and Paralegals in Jackson Office
Prepared: October 16, 2024
Job Summary:
The Family Unit Supervising Attorney assists the Family Unit Managing Attorney to ensure the provision of high-quality legal services in family law cases to people who are low-income in WTLS’ 21-county service area. The Supervising Attorney supervises case work, mentors, and manages personnel matters for Jackson Office staff in the unit. They also assist the Family Unit Managing Attorney to manage and monitor progress on implementing the WTLS’ mission, priorities, advocacy, and work plans, as they relate to family law issues and act as a back-up to the Family Unit Managing Attorney in their absence. The Supervising Attorney maintains a caseload commensurate with managerial responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Use this link to complete the application. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquiries accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Intake Paralegal (2 positions open)
Department: Intake
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Memphis
Supervisor: Intake Unit Lead
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: August 20, 2024
Job Summary:
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc (WTLS) represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. WTLS currently operates in a 21-county service area. These intake positions will be part of our centralized intake unit and will work with our current intake team to support the high demand for legal help in these counties. Our intake department is the first contact people make with WTLS. The intake staff interview people in need of services to determine eligibility, gather case facts, identify legal problems, and screen for benefits eligibility. We receive a high volume of calls, and this position requires a highly motivated worker who enjoys talking with and helping people.
Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications,
knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org by July 31, 2024. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three professional references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquiries accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Pro Bono Paralegal
Department: Pro Bono Unit
Employment Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt
Location: Memphis Office
Supervisor: Pro Bono Coordinator
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: August 18, 2024
Job Summary: WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The Pro Bono Paralegal will work under the supervision of the Pro Bono Coordinator and provide support to the Pro Bono Coordinator and Pro Bono Staff Attorney. The Pro Bono Paralegal will assist with general pro bono tasks, such as client communication, file maintenance, and document preparation. While under the direction of an attorney, this individual must be able to work independently.
Duties/Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Pro Bono Paralegal
Department: Pro Bono Unit
Employment Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt
Location: Jackson Office
Supervisor: Pro Bono Managing Attorney
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: October 2, 2024
Job Summary: WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The Pro Bono Paralegal will work under the supervision of the Pro Bono Coordinator and provide support to the Pro Bono Managing Attorney and Pro Bono Staff Attorney. The Pro Bono Paralegal will assist with general pro bono tasks, such as client communication, file maintenance, and document preparation. While under the direction of an attorney, this individual must be able to work independently.
Duties/Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online via this link. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: IT Administrator
Department: Administration
Employment Status: Full-time; non-exempt
Location: Memphis
Supervisor: IT Manager
Prepared: 7/25/2024
Job Summary: The IT Administrator supports the IT Manager with installing and maintaining WTLS software and hardware and serves as backup to the IT Manager. The IT Administrator serves as the primary IT staff at the WTLS Memphis Office, troubleshooting onsite network/workstation/server issues, managing the Memphis Office network infrastructure, working with vendors to ensure IT systems are up-to-date, and overseeing the daily management of software and hardware. Under the direction of the IT Manager, the IT Administrator assists with technology budget preparation, technology planning, policy development, and training. The IT Administrator also assists with management and maintenance of WTLS’ case management system and program reporting.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Technical Support
Network and Systems Management
Vendor and Procurement Management
Administrative and Training Support
Compliance and Reporting
Other duties
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Paralegal
Department: Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS)
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Jackson Office
Supervisor: Ashley Parker
Supervises: None
Prepared: August 23, 2024
Job Summary: WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The paralegal will work under the supervision of the Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) Project Manager and provide support for FCLS-funded attorneys. Under the supervision of an attorney, the paralegal will interview clients, gather project eligibility information, prepare documents, maintain case files, and perform outreach to community partners and client groups. This position is funded by the FCLS grant with Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services. The project’s focus is stabilizing the household by providing outreach, education, and holistic legal advocacy to low-income families with children. Case work focuses on family, consumer, housing, and public benefits issues. Grant positions are funded through the duration of the grant, and subsequent renewal could result in modification of job duties and responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquiries accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Paralegal
Department: Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS)
Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Memphis Office
Supervisor: Ashley Parker
Supervises: None
Prepared: August 23, 2024
Job Summary: WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The paralegal will work under the supervision of the Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) Project Manager and provide support for FCLS-funded attorneys. Under the supervision of an attorney, the paralegal will interview clients, gather project eligibility information, prepare documents, maintain case files, and perform outreach to community partners and client groups. This position is funded by the FCLS grant with Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services. The project’s focus is stabilizing the household by providing outreach, education, and holistic legal advocacy to low-income families with children. Case work focuses on family, consumer, housing, and public benefits issues. Grant positions are funded through the duration of the grant, and subsequent renewal could result in modification of job duties and responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Receptionist/Paralegal/Office Coordinator
Department: Administration
Employment Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: Memphis Office
Supervisor: Director of Special Projects
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: August 30, 2024
Job Summary: WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The receptionist/paralegal/office coordinator will work under the supervision of the Director of Special Projects and provide secretarial services to staff, greet office visitors and direct them to proper personnel, answer and route incoming calls, and assist with general office administration. Under the supervision of an attorney, they will also provide attorney support, such as document preparation and file maintenance, assist with client interviews, and gather project eligibility information. While under the direction of an attorney, this individual must be able to work independently. This position is funded in part by the Family-Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) grant with Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS). The project’s focus is stabilizing the household by providing outreach, education, and holistic legal advocacy to low-income families with children.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
General WTLS:
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Send applications via email in Word or PDF format to hiring@wtls.org. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Position Title: Development & Communications Coordinator
Department: Administration
Employment Status: Full-time; non-exempt
Location: Memphis or Jackson
Supervisor: Executive Director
Prepared: September 6, 2024
Job Summary: The Development and Communications Coordinator is the lead for WTLS’ fundraising and communications efforts. They provide strategic direction to WTLS’ fundraising and communications efforts to generate sustainable revenue that allows the organization to pursue its mission, programs, and strategic plan. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Executive Leadership Team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Success Factors:
Working Conditions:
Compensation & Benefits:
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
How to Apply: Apply online via this link. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquiries accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified
Position Title: Utility Clerk
Department: Admin
Employment Status: Part-time
Location: Jackson, TN
Supervisor: Director of Programs & Compliance
Supervises: N/A
Prepared: 10/21/24
Job Summary: West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. (WTLS) has an immediate opening for a part-time utility clerk/receptionist/runner in our Jackson, Tennessee office. Current high school and college students are preferred.
WTLS represents clients in civil legal matters and works with community organizations and client groups. Candidates should have a strong commitment to access for equal justice for our low-income neighbors in West Tennessee who face overwhelming problems regarding basic rights to shelter security, income security, financial security, and freedom from abuse for which there is a legal solution.
The utility clerk will file documents with courts, assist at the front desk, including greeting office visitors and directing them to proper personnel, answering and routing calls, and complete other general support tasks.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Education Experience, Knowledge: Below is the minimum experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Current high school and college students are preferred.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include the ability to:
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Compensation & Benefits:
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online via this link. Applicants must include a resume, writing sample, and three references with phone numbers. Applications will be accepted, and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. No inquires accepted. Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified.
WTLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
West Tennessee Legal Services offers a reduced fee program for private attorneys benefiting low-income residents in West Tennessee. WTLS is able to pay private attorneys up to $125 an hour for cases. Attorneys choose which cases they would like to take and are never required to take a minimum number of cases. Visit the Contract Attorney Program page for more information.
WTLS employees help individuals who are at the lowest points in their lives. Whether it is helping victims of domestic violence escape their abusers or helping a senior citizen receive the benefits they are entitled to, WTLS employees work diligently to provide access to justice for all.
WTLS provides competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Full time employees are provided access to dental, vision, and health insurance as well as retirement plans and other benefits. WTLS has a generous leave policy, including sick leave, vacation, and parental leave. Full time staff also receive 11 paid holidays.
WTLS prides itself on its incredible staff. As the second largest law firm in the 17-county coverage area, WTLS is made up of many subject matter experts and general practitioners, as well as a team of paralegals, victim advocates, administrative staff, and support staff. The employees at WTLS are always willing to help a coworker learn and grow in their career.
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