Sr Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC•Albany, GA

7d•$71,441 - $121,540•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a statewide, nonprofit public interest law firm in Georgia that offers free civil legal services to low-income individuals, fostering equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. GLSP is founded on the belief that everyone deserves high-quality legal services regardless of income, age, race, or other demographic factors. GLSP has 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. We provide free legal aid across a wide range of civil issues, including family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access. GLSP employs approximately 200 full-time staff members. GLSP seeks a senior staff attorney with at least five (5) years of legal experience to work in Valdosta, Georgia and surrounding areas. The Senior Staff Attorney will handle a caseload while growing the program’s presence in the Valdosta area, maintain relationships with the local community, and mentoring assigned staff attorneys and paralegals in their work in conjunction with GLSP’s Albany Regional Office.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school
Admission to the Georgia Bar or eligibility to be admitted by motion or provisional licensure
Retain active Georgia Bar license
Reliable means of transportation for frequent, time-sensitive travel throughout service area
Demonstrated interest or experience working with clients on poverty law issues and commitment to racial and social justice
Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships inside GLSP and with key individuals, officials, and organizations outside of GLSP
Experienced litigator
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks necessary to maintain a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner
Computer literacy, which includes familiarity using email, Microsoft Office, , and other computer programs
Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds, and perspectives
Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills
Attention to detail and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Familiarity with LegalServer is a plus

Responsibilities

Litigate cases in administrative, state, and federal forum including appeals
Expand GLSP’s presence in the Valdosta area
Build and maintain contacts with community agencies, local client groups, bar associations, and related organizations
Prepare and conduct community legal education sessions
Manage legal work in the office, including monitoring and controlling workloads in conjunction with the Albany Managing Attorney
Supervise employees as additional staff are hired in the office with ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Assure office compliance with all LSC regulations, GLSP Policies, and other relevant grant requirements
Handle personnel management issues within the office together with the Albany Managing Attorney
Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work as a team, including working with Senior Management
Function effectively in all the requirements of being a staff attorney
Address issues in a timely manner
Organize and maintain appropriate documentation of activities
Engage in progressively more complex litigation and show creativity in advocacy
Participate in action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients

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, including 2 personal days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment
12 accrued sick days
13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
35-hour work week for all full-time employees
403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
Organizational Wellness activities
Professional development opportunities
Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test