Senior Housing Attorney & Team Supervisor

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with 4% match

15 accrued vacation days

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc in Savannah is looking for a Housing Attorney to represent tenants facing eviction and other housing issues. The role involves advocacy for tenant rights and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate should possess strong people skills, relevant legal experience, and be a graduate of an accredited law school. An understanding of Georgia landlord-tenant law is preferable, and the position offers flexibility for supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of the Georgia Bar.
• Strong people skills and ability to manage clients and staff.
• Experience representing tenants in Georgia courts is preferable.
• Excellent communication skills with various audiences.
• Ability to maintain a substantial caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct representation in court to tenants facing eviction.
• Address systemic housing issues and advocate for tenant rights.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Supervise and mentor legal interns and staff attorneys.

Skills

Strong people skills

Experience in Georgia landlord-tenant law

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to analyze and present ideas

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Graduate of an accredited law school

Current member of the Georgia Bar

Tools

Excel

Word

LegalServer

SharePoint

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc in Savannah is looking for a Housing Attorney to represent tenants facing eviction and other housing issues. The role involves advocacy for tenant rights and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate should possess strong people skills, relevant legal experience, and be a graduate of an accredited law school. An understanding of Georgia landlord-tenant law is preferable, and the position offers flexibility for supervisory roles.