Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) seeks a domestic violence staff attorney to work in Valdosta, Georgia. The attorney will litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums with a focus on domestic violence survivors, draft briefs, motions and memoranda, and conduct community legal education sessions and outreach activities.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the Georgia Bar (or willingness to sit for the next exam), a reliable vehicle, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Georgia Bar admission or willingness to sit for the next exam
• At least 3 years of legal experience
• Experience with domestic violence cases and advocacy
• Reliable vehicle and driver's license
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• Commitment to poverty law, racial and social justice
• Strong oral advocacy, research, and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Litigation in administrative, state and federal forums focusing on domestic violence survivors
• Draft briefs, motions and memoranda
• Conduct community legal education sessions and outreach
• Participate on action teams addressing systemic issues affecting clients
• Collaborate effectively as part of a professional, collaborative team

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Teamwork

Spanish (plus)

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar admission or willingness to sit for exam

Tools

LegalServer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview Georgia Legal Services Program’s ("GLSP") mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Working at GLSP presents the opportunity to work on challenging, significant advocacy surrounded by dedicated, hard‑working, creative colleagues. We fight for justice where it is most needed. GLSP seeks a domestic violence staff attorney with at least three (3) years of legal experience to work in Valdosta, Georgia. Primary Responsibilities Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums, with a focus on domestic violence survivors

• Case work will focus on domestic violence cases, but also encompass kinship cases, elder law cases and other legal issues affecting domestic violence survivors
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities; and Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.
• Requirements Graduate of accredited law school
• Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam
• Reliable vehicle and driver’s license
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with clients on poverty law issues and commitment to racial and 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, Microsoft Office, LegalServer, and other computer programs
• Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills
• Attention to detail and self‑motivated. Salary & Benefits The salary range for Georgia-barred attorneys is $58,250-$77,200. Salaries increase annually based on a salary scale. In addition, attorneys who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test receive additional compensation. GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits in