Domestic Violence Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program • Dalton, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney for its Dalton Regional office. GLSP provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 154 counties outside metro Atlanta, serving clients across matters including family law, housing, public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers’ rights, and educational access.

The attorney provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums. The position also involves collaboration with domestic violence shelters, community education and outreach, and participation in efforts to address systemic issues affecting low-income clients. 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 their responsibilities. The position has a six-month probationary period.

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 work as 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree