Pro Bono Expungement and Reentry Coordinating Attorney

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Pro Bono Expungement and Reentry Coordinating Attorney for “Clearing the Path,” a new initiative designed to provide expungement assistance through a staff-supported, pro bono-driven model. The Attorney will serve as our centralized subject-matter expert for expungement services and will work with staff, volunteer attorneys, law schools, and community partners across our service area. Periodic travel through our service area will be required.

This position may be based in Knoxville or Chattanooga. Funding for this position is currently available for two years; continuation beyond that period is contingent upon availability of additional grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight for the “Clearing the Path” program.
• Train and mentor volunteer attorneys.
• Support law school partners.
• Maintain the overall quality of the program.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional legal work and equal access to justice.
• Cultural awareness and empathy toward the communities we serve.
• Alignment with the mission and values of LAET, embodying integrity and courage.