Senior Housing Attorney & Supervisor (Savannah)

Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) retirement plan with 4% match

Paid holidays and vacation days

Zusammenfassung

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a Housing Attorney for the Savannah Regional Office to represent tenants in eviction actions and housing-related matters. The attorney will address tenant rights, housing conditions, and systemic barriers to justice while working to reduce evictions and improve access to legal services.

This position may involve supervisory responsibilities for experienced candidates, integrating mentorship with direct legal practice and community outreach in Savannah.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current Georgia Bar membership.
• Strong people skills and ability to manage client and staff needs.
• Working knowledge of Georgia landlord-tenant law and tenant representation.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, writing, and education outreach.
• Ability to manage a substantial active caseload and work as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct representation in eviction court to protect housing.
• Address systemic issues such as substandard housing and rent protections.
• Represent tenants in public housing hearings and eviction trials.
• Serve tenant councils and participate in community housing clinics.
• Collaborate with code enforcement and courts to remove barriers to justice.

Kenntnisse

Tenant representation

Eviction defense

Oral advocacy

Public speaking

Legal research

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

LegalServer

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a Housing Attorney for the Savannah Regional Office to represent tenants in eviction actions and housing-related matters. The attorney will address tenant rights, housing conditions, and systemic barriers to justice while working to reduce evictions and improve access to legal services.

This position may involve supervisory responsibilities for experienced candidates, integrating mentorship with direct legal practice and community outreach in Savannah.