Staff Attorney

Description

 Georgia Legal Services Program’s (“GLSP”) mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Working at GLSP presents the opportunity to work on challenging, significant advocacy surrounded by dedicated, hard-working, creative colleagues. We fight for justice where it is most needed.  

Georgia Legal Services seeks a staff attorney to work in its Columbus office. Columbus is the hub of Southwest Georgia for culture, shopping, education, healthcare, and recreation. Columbus is a great place to live, work and play.  

Primary Responsibilities:

· Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums;

· Circuit riding to assigned counties;

· Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda;

· Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities; and

· Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Requirements

 Graduate of accredited law school;

· Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam;

· Reliable vehicle and driver’s license; and

· Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications:

· Demonstrated interest or experience working with clients on poverty law issues and commitment to racial and 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, Microsoft Office, LegalServer, and other computer programs;

· Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives;

· Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills; and

· Attention to detail and self-motivated.

  The salary range is $58,250-$77,200, and can be higher depending upon experience and qualifications. Salaries increase annually based on a salary scale. In addition, attorneys who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test receive additional compensation. GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits including generous health and life insurance benefits; 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks of annual leave, and 3 weeks of sick leave; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after $65 deductible and other requirements met); CLE expenses; and Georgia Bar dues. 

GLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID – 19 Vaccine Policy. A statement of interest, resume, and legal writing sample 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, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply. GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.