Staff Attorney

Description

Georgia Legal Services seeks a staff attorney to work in its Columbus, GA office. 

ABOUT GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals, fostering equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. GLSP is founded on the belief that everyone deserves high-quality legal services regardless of income, age, race, or other demographic factors.

GLSP runs 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. We provide free legal aid across a wide range of civil issues, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access

 JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Attorney will provide high-quality civil legal representation to individuals with low incomes, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums, legal research and writing, community education and outreach, and collaboration on systemic issues affecting GLSP clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
• Circuit riding to assigned counties.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with persons with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy, which includes familiarity using email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with low-income clients on poverty law issues and commitment to social justice;
• Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives;
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills;
• Attention to detail and self-motivated;
• Ability to be creative and a team player.

BENEFITS:

· Non-bargaining, full-time/exempt, hybrid

· Salary range: $, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

· Probationary period: 6 months

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account

· Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan

· 15 accrued vacation days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment

· 12 accrued sick days

· 13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday

· 35-hour work week for all full-time employees. This is an exempt position, and exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.

· 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match

· Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

· Organizational Wellness activities

· Professional development opportunities

· Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test

HOW TO APPLY:

A statement of interest reflecting your experiences working with an organization that works with low-income populations and a resume should be submitted to: https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/

GLSP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status