Staff Attorney
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Responsibilities
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- Represent clients in court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings
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- Participate in community legal education, reputed company activities, and legal clinics, and collaborate with courts, community organizations, and other justice system partners
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Skills
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Benefits
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- A 403(b) retirement plan
- Exceptionally generous reputed company time off
- reputed company federal holidays
- Relocation assistance for candidates who choose to reputed company to the region
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