Domestic Violence Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life insurance and long/

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program seeks a Domestic Violence Attorney to work in its Dalton Regional office, delivering free civil legal services to low-income clients.

The role emphasizes litigation, outreach, and collaboration with shelters to support victims of domestic violence, with a hybrid full-time schedule and a strong commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar or willingness to sit for the next exam.
• Reliable vehicle and driver’s license.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• 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-motivation.
• Ability to be creative and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.
• Collaborate with domestic violence shelters to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence.
• Participate in domestic violence task force meetings.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Spanish language

Poverty law experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a Domestic Violence Attorney to work in its Dalton Regional 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.
• Collaborate with domestic violence shelters to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence.
• Participate in domestic violence task force meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school;
• Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam;
• Reliable vehicle and driver’s license;
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• 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.

Salary and 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

GLSP is an Affidant 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.