Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Pro Bono Attorney/ Staff Attorney

Pro Bono Attorney/ Staff Attorney
We are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney available to work out of our Knoxville office to help oversee the administration of LAET’s Pro Bono Project in the Knoxville area.

At a glance

Organisation:

Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Type:

Full-time

Location:

Knoxville, TN, US

Job posted:

21 August 2025


We are seeking a full-time Staff Attorney available to work out of our Knoxville office to help oversee the administration of LAET’s Pro Bono Project in the Knoxville area. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteer attorneys from the private bar; administering regularly occurring legal clinics; and planning and hosting recognition events. This position may also maintain a personal caseload, providing high-quality, comprehensive legal services to families and individuals served by LAET. A demonstrated commitment to exceptional legal work and equal access to justice is required. Candidates should possess cultural sensitivity for the communities we serve and the courage to reflect and uphold the mission and values of LAET.

Requirements: 

Qualifications: Candidates must be admitted to the Tennessee Bar, a recent law graduate anticipating admission to the Tennessee Bar, or admitted to the bar of another state with the ability to waive into Tennessee.

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