Managing Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program•Savannah, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Managing Attorney oversees the delivery of high-quality civil legal services in the Savannah Regional Office of Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm serving low-income Georgians outside metro Atlanta. The role provides legal and administrative leadership, ensures compliance with professional standards, Program policies, Legal Services Corporation rules, and funder requirements, and supervises case acceptance. The Managing Attorney also builds community partnerships to expand access to justice. The position provides legal services such as advice, negotiation, litigation, administrative advocacy, and other representation to individual clients and client groups. It involves working with a wide range of civil legal issues and court systems, serving low-income and underserved populations, managing and supervising staff and legal work, and meeting grant expectations. The role is based in GLSP’s Savannah Regional Office and is described as hybrid, full-time, and exempt. The work week is 35 hours, with exempt employees expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law for at least seven years.
Currently licensed to practice law in Georgia.
Experience in and knowledge of a wide range of civil legal issues and court systems.
Experience understanding and meeting grant expectations.
Experience and commitment working on behalf of low-income and underserved populations.
Experience in administration, budgeting, legal representation, and supervision.
Computer-based case and file management experience.
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
Valid driver’s license and an operable vehicle.
Computer literacy, including familiarity with email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Legal Server, and other computer programs.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to manage the needs of clients and staff.
Passion for justice and commitment to advancing inclusion through legal advocacy and efforts to eliminate barriers to equal access to justice.
Ability to think creatively, plan strategically, and maximize available resources.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who reside in the community served by the office are preferred.
Experience serving a diverse client population is desired.
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide civil legal services, including advice, negotiation, litigation, administrative advocacy, and other legal services, to clients and client groups.
Ensure that office legal work complies with professional standards, Program policies and standards, Legal Services Corporation rules, and applicable funder requirements.
Lead case acceptance meetings and ensure case acceptance criteria and local and Program policies are followed.
Develop community opportunities to reach more clients and expand services.
Cultivate relationships with the local community, governmental agencies, client groups, judges and court personnel, and bar associations.
Provide legal and administrative leadership for the Savannah Regional Office.
Manage and supervise legal representation and staff.

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 three 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 a 4% employer 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.