Senior Staff Attorney, Public Interest Litigation Valdosta

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC; Dawson Heights (GA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave

Vacation days 15+ days

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a senior staff attorney with at least five years of legal experience to work in Valdosta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

The Senior Staff Attorney will handle a caseload while growing the program’s presence in the Valdosta area, maintain relationships with the local community, and mentor assigned staff attorneys and paralegals in their work in conjunction with GLSP’s Albany Regional Office.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar or eligibility to be admitted by motion or provisional licensure.
• Retain active Georgia Bar license.
• Reliable means of transportation for frequent travel throughout service area.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases in administrative, state, and federal forum including appeals.
• Expand GLSP’s presence in the Valdosta area.
• Build and maintain contacts with community agencies, local client groups, bar associations, and related organizations.
• Prepare and conduct community legal education sessions.
• Manage legal work in the office, including monitoring and controlling workloads with the Albany Managing Attorney.
• Supervise employees as new staff are hired in the office with ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
• Ensure office compliance with all LSC regulations, GLSP Policies, and grant requirements.
• Handle personnel management issues within the office with the Albany Managing Attorney.
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative, and work as a team with Senior Management.
• Organize and maintain documentation of activities.
• Engage in progressively more complex litigation and drive systemic advocacy.

Skills

Spanish (plus)

Education

J.D./Law degree

Tools

LegalServer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a senior staff attorney with at least five years of legal experience to work in Valdosta, Georgia and surrounding areas.

The Senior Staff Attorney will handle a caseload while growing the program’s presence in the Valdosta area, maintain relationships with the local community, and mentor assigned staff attorneys and paralegals in their work in conjunction with GLSP’s Albany Regional Office.