Georgia Legal Services Program-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Dalton, GA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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 Domestic Violence staff attorney to work in its Dalton Regional office. The Dalton Office serves 6 counties in Northwest Georgia and is located about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga and 88 miles north of Atlanta. This is a grant-funded position that will provide holistic legal representation in civil matters to victims of domestic violence in protective order, divorce, custody, benefits, and housing cases.

  • 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.
  • 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 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 is $55,000+ depending on experience.
  • 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.
  • Hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval.
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