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LEGAL AID DC

Appellate Advocacy Fellow

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Description Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit organization with an approximately $18 million annual budget and a staff of approximately 125 employees, is seeking an Appellate Advocacy Fellow to begin in the ...

Legal Aid DC

Appellate Advocacy Fellow

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit organization with an approximately $18 million annual budget and a staff of approximately 125 employees, is seeking an Appellate Advocacy Fellow to begin in the Fall of 2027.

Maryland Legal Aid

Supervising Attorney

Towson, MD · On-site

$96K - $110K/yr

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.

Maryland Legal Aid

Staff Attorney

Towson, MD · On-site

$79K - $122K/yr

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.

Maryland Legal Aid

Volunteer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.

Iowa Legal Aid

$60 - $80/hr

Staff Attorney - Farmworker Rights Project Staff Attorney - Farmworker Rights Project Iowa Legal Aid's Farmworker Rights Project is recruiting a staff attorney. This statewide position will focus ...

Community Legal Aid

Staff Attorney - Housing

Warren, OH · On-site

$69K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Community Legal Aid' s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients ...

Legal Aid Chicago

Staff Attorney - Housing

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal aid in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A legal aid is a professional or organization that provides free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Legal aid helps people navigate legal issues such as housing disputes, family law matters, immigration, and access to public benefits. Their goal is to ensure equal access to justice for everyone, regardless of income. Legal aid services may be provided by lawyers, paralegals, or volunteers, and are often supported by government funding or nonprofit organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal aid?

To thrive as a Legal Aid, you typically need a background in law or paralegal studies, strong research abilities, and a good understanding of legal procedures. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and sometimes paralegal certification are valuable. Excellent communication, empathy, and organizational skills help in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with attorneys. These skills ensure effective client advocacy, accurate case preparation, and the delivery of accessible legal support to those in need.

What are some common challenges faced by legal aid professionals when assisting clients?

Legal aid professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, working with limited resources, and addressing the urgent needs of clients who may be facing eviction, domestic violence, or immigration issues. Additionally, clients may have difficulty providing necessary documentation or may require extra support due to language barriers or trauma. Despite these challenges, legal aid professionals collaborate closely with colleagues, social workers, and community organizations to develop effective strategies for client advocacy and ensure access to justice.
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Infographic showing various Legal Aid job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Legal Practitioner (FASS) (354880) - Tasmania Legal Aid

Government of Tasmania

North, SC • On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide duty lawyer services, including information, advice, drafting documents, and representation of clients in Federal Circuit and Family Court Registries and other locations.

  • Undertake routine and complex investigations, mediations, conferences, and dispute resolutions.

  • Support senior legal practitioners with research, preparation, drafting, and other appropriate tasks.

Job description

Legal Practitioner (FASS) (354880) - Tasmania Legal Aid
Department of Justice
Justice & Reform
Tasmania Legal Aid
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 6 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Legal Practitioners - Level 2 - Tasmanian State Service Award
Salary:
$110,228 to $133,696 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
North, South
Location:
Launceston
Job description:
This position provides representation, advice and assistance to litigants in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrate's Court - Children Young Persons and their Families matters.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties
  • Provide duty lawyer services, including information, advice, drafting documents and representation of clients of the Family Advocacy and Support Service, in Federal Circuit and Family Court Registries and other locations.
  • Undertake routine and complex investigations, mediations, conferences and dispute resolutions.
  • Provide cross-over services in the Magistrates Court as and when required where clients are crossing legal service jurisdictions.
  • Provide information to stakeholders and promote the Family Advocacy and Support Service to clients and other stakeholder groups.
  • Establish and maintain effective referral relationships both in and out of the Family Advocacy and Support Service.
  • Support senior legal practitioners with research, preparation, drafting and other appropriate tasks.
  • Contribute to and comply with Commonwealth and State reporting obligations in relation to the delivery of the Family Advocacy and Support Service, including keeping and supplying proper records of all services delivered.
  • Perform such other professional work in the family law and child protection jurisdictions as required.
Essential Requirements
  • Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment)
Desirable Requirements
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of the Family Law Act as amended.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (354880) Legal Practitioner (Family Advocacy and Support Services).docx

 Statement of Duties (354880) Legal Practitioner (Family Advocacy and Support Services).pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resume/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information

Julie Fawkner
Associate Director Family Law
Julie.fawkner@legalaid.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6423 8444

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