Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Brunswick (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Disability plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a staff attorney to join its Columbus, GA office to provide high-quality civil legal services to low-income clients. The role emphasizes advocacy, education, and collaborative practice in a state-wide nonprofit firm.

The attorney will litigate, draft briefs, and participate in community outreach while supporting GLSP’s mission of access to justice. Bilingual skills and Georgia Bar admission are valued for broader service delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and current Georgia Bar membership.
• Experience working with low-income individuals and commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy including email, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
• Circuit riding to assigned counties.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and outreach.
• Participate on action teams addressing systemic issues affecting clients.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Research

Writing

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a staff attorney to work in its Columbus, GA office.

About Georgia Legal Services Program

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals, fostering equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. GLSP is founded on the belief that everyone deserves high-quality legal services regardless of income, age, race, or other demographic factors.

GLSP runs 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. We provide free legal aid across a wide range of civil issues, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
• Circuit riding to assigned counties.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with persons with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy, which includes familiarity using email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with low-income clients on poverty law issues and commitment to social justice;
• Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives;
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills;
• Attention to detail and self-motivated;
• Ability to be creative and a team player.

Salary and Benefits:

• Non-bargaining, full-time/exempt, hybrid
• Salary range: $, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan
• 15 accrued vacation days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
• 12 accrued sick days
• 13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• 35-hour work week for all full-time employees. This is an exempt position, and exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Organizational Wellness activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test

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