Pro Bono Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC•Savannah, GA

1d•$60,000 - $78,725•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income Georgians outside metro Atlanta, seeks a Pro Bono Staff Attorney for its Savannah Regional Office. The attorney works within GLSP’s Pro Bono Program, maintaining a pro bono caseload, hosting and attending local and statewide clinic events, and training and supporting volunteers to expand access to justice. The position involves traveling to meet clients, conducting community education sessions, participating in professional networking with bar associations, and supporting grant-related work. Work outside normal business hours may be necessary to meet organizational and professional responsibilities. The position is jointly supervised by the Director of the Pro Bono Unit and the Managing Attorney of the Savannah Regional Office. GLSP has approximately 182 full-time staff and operates 10 regional offices serving 154 counties outside metro Atlanta.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with clients with low incomes and/or potentially marginalized populations, such as immigrants, senior citizens, survivors of violence, or persons with disabilities.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Active driver’s license that can be maintained.
Self-directed, takes initiative, and detail-oriented.
Maintains files, workload, and resources in an organized manner.
Communicates professionally and effectively in speech and writing and seeks to strengthen oral advocacy and legal writing abilities.
Able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Professional appearance and friendly manner; dependable and punctual.
Willing and able to travel for clinics, conferences, and other events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal aid setting.
Familiarity with federal Legal Services Corporation compliance regulations concerning cases served by pro bono programs.
Experience serving clients in GLSP Pro Bono Unit priority areas, currently wills, record restriction, and bankruptcy.
Experience with client groups or substantive legal issues aligned with GLSP priority areas, including survivors of violence, kinship caregivers, unhoused people, and elderly clients, and healthcare, housing or eviction, discrimination, and public benefits matters.
Experience working under grant restrictions and strategically meeting grant requirements and deliverables.
Familiarity with office technologies and equipment, including Adobe Pro, Legal Server, Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

Assist clients and provide information in preparation for volunteer placement; document necessary information accurately and promptly and communicate it effectively.
Ensure files and work comply with GLSP internal rules, Legal Services Corporation regulations, grantor requirements, professional responsibilities, and other applicable rules and regulations.
Maintain cases according to Pro Bono Unit practices and procedures.
Recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers in the assigned region and, with other unit members, statewide; maintain accurate volunteer information and documentation.
Lead and support unit events, including Signature Project and Impact clinics.
Organize and support community education and partnership activities to improve client and applicant access to GLSP legal services.
Maintain knowledge of GLSP services, including statewide units and hotlines that provide remote or virtual assistance.
Conduct outreach to geographic areas and communities with low incomes, building relationships and maintaining contact with community partners and referral providers.
Travel to meet clients and attend or support clinics, conferences, networking activities, and other events as scheduled, assigned, and necessary.
Support work required under grants and work outside normal business hours when necessary to fulfill organizational and client responsibilities.

Benefits

Salary range of $60,000–$78,725, depending on experience and qualifications.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.
Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan.
15 accrued vacation days, including 2 personal days; vacation increases to 20 days after 3 years of employment.
12 accrued sick days.
13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
3 paid Summer Days to use as holidays of the employee’s choosing during the summer.
403(b) retirement plan with a GLSP 4% match up to $5,000.
Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
Organizational wellness activities.
Professional development opportunities.
Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position.