Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational loan reimbursement

403B match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Georgia Legal Services Program seeks a staff attorney for its Columbus, GA office to litigate cases, draft briefs, and engage in outreach. The role emphasizes serving low-income clients and working collaboratively with a team dedicated to justice.

Requirements include a JD, Georgia Bar, and strong writing and advocacy skills, with Spanish language ability highly valued. Hybrid schedule with some remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar
• Experience working with low-income individuals and commitment to social justice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team
• Computer literacy including email, Word, Excel, SharePoint, LegalServer

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral advocacy

Research

Legal writing

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar admission

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

LegalServer

Job description

Georgia Legal Services Program is a leader in creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for low-income Georgians. We fight for justice where it is most needed. Georgia Legal Services seeks a staff attorney to work in its Columbus, GA office.

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

The salary is $59,415+ depending on experience. The program provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off including parental leave; birthday holiday; health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a $65 per month deductible); 403B with 3% match; Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses. GLSP offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval and a probationary employment period.

GLSP is an affirmative action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply. GLSP invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.