Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life insurance and long‑

Disability plan

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program seeks a staff attorney in its Columbus, GA office to provide high-quality civil legal representation to low-income individuals, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums, and to engage in outreach and systemic issue work.

The role involves legal research, writing, and collaboration with teams to advance client interests and access to justice. We value Spanish language ability and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 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, familiarity using email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.

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 engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Research

Writing

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Spanish valued

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

SharePoint

LegalServer

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Georgia Legal Services 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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Attorney will provide high-quality civil legal representation to individuals with low incomes, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums, legal research and writing, community education and outreach, and collaboration on systemic issues affecting GLSP clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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

GLSP is an Affi...