Senior Supervising Attorney for Civil Justice

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks a highly skilled Supervising Attorney to lead the Piedmont Regional Office and mentor staff attorneys and paralegals. The role combines managing a busy caseload with supervision and compliance responsibilities.

The Supervising Attorney will ensure high-quality representation for low-income clients, oversee grants and contracts, coordinate with community partners, and help develop litigation strategies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current Georgia Bar with experience serving low-income clients and commitment to social justice.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships inside GLSP and with external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation.
• Ability to analyze, write, and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy: email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other programs.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must have at least 5 years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal work in the office, including monitoring and controlling workloads.
• Supervise employees with ongoing feedback and performance reviews.
• Manage grant and contract compliance; ensure regulatory adherence.
• Assure office compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
• Handle personnel management issues and promote teamwork.
• Foster positive relationships with community agencies and client groups.
• Communicate requirements to staff effectively and coordinate with Central Administration.
• Engage in progressively more complex litigation and develop advocacy strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Georgia Bar admission

Tools

LegalServer

Excel

SharePoint

Word

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks a highly skilled Supervising Attorney to lead the Piedmont Regional Office and mentor staff attorneys and paralegals. The role combines managing a busy caseload with supervision and compliance responsibilities.

The Supervising Attorney will ensure high-quality representation for low-income clients, oversee grants and contracts, coordinate with community partners, and help develop litigation strategies