DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY
About The Position
Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, is seeking a Domestic Violence Attorney for its Dalton Regional office. GLSP provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, serving Georgians outside metro Atlanta in 154 counties through 10 regional offices. The organization employs approximately 182 full-time staff members and works across civil legal issues including family law, housing, public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access. The attorney will litigate cases in administrative, state, and federal forums; prepare legal documents; provide community legal education and outreach; participate in action teams addressing systemic issues affecting clients; collaborate with domestic violence shelters to provide legal services to survivors; and attend domestic violence task force meetings. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position with a 35-hour work week. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the position's responsibilities and requirements. The position has a six-month probationary period. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications; no salary figures are specified. Applicants should submit a statement of interest describing experience working with organizations serving low-income populations and a resume through GLSP's website. GLSP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam.
- Reliable vehicle and driver's license.
- 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-motivation.
- Ability to be creative and a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Litigate cases in administrative, state, and federal forums.
- Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda.
- Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
- Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.
- Collaborate with domestic violence shelters to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence.
- Participate in domestic violence task force meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan.
- 15 accrued vacation days, increasing to 20 days after 3 years of employment.
- 12 accrued sick days.
- 13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- 35-hour work week for full-time employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Organizational wellness activities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
