Regional Managing Attorney – Civil Justice Leader

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee the Savannah Regional Office, providing leadership for delivery of civil legal services and ensuring compliance with standards and funder requirements.

The role includes supervising case acceptance, expanding community access to justice, and strengthening partnerships with government agencies, client groups, judges, and bar associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality civil legal services, including advice, negotiation, litigation, administrative advocacy, and other legal services, to clients and client groups.
• Assure that all legal work conducted by the office complies with applicable professional standards, Program policies and standards, Legal Services Corporation rules, and any applicable funder requirements.
• Lead case acceptance meetings, ensuring that case acceptance criteria are followed, and that local and Program policies are adhered to.
• Develop opportunities within the community to reach more clients and expand services.
• Cultivate good relationships with the local community, governmental agencies, client groups, judges and court personnel, and bar associations.

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee the Savannah Regional Office, providing leadership for delivery of civil legal services and ensuring compliance with standards and funder requirements.

The role includes supervising case acceptance, expanding community access to justice, and strengthening partnerships with government agencies, client groups, judges, and bar associations.