Domestic Violence Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney for its Dalton Regional office. The attorney will provide high-quality legal representation to survivors of domestic violence and collaborate with shelters, while engaging in community education and systemic advocacy.

The role is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work arrangement, offering benefits including health coverage, retirement, and paid leave.

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.
• Demonstrated interest or experience with poverty law and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal representation to domestic violence survivors in administrative, state, and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda for cases.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and outreach with shelters.
• Collaborate with domestic violence shelters to deliver legal services.
• Participate in task forces and teams addressing systemic issues.
• Assist in advocacy to improve services for low-income clients.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Community education

Spanish (plus)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a Domestic Violence Staff 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.

Job Summary:

This position provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums. The attorney will also collaborate with domestic violence shelters, conduct community education and outreach, and participate in efforts to address systemic issues affecting low-income clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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

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