Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program • Columbus, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Columbus Regional Office. GLSP provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals across Georgia, serving residents outside metro Atlanta in 154 counties through 10 regional offices. The organization employs approximately 182 full-time staff members.

The Staff Attorney will provide high-quality civil legal representation to people with low incomes. The role includes litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums; legal research and writing; community education and outreach; and collaboration on systemic issues affecting GLSP clients. The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with a 35-hour work week. The salary range is not provided and is dependent on experience and qualifications. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of the Georgia Bar.
• Experience working with people with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• 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 a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with low-income clients on poverty law issues.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases in administrative, state, and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Circuit ride to assigned counties.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on 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, increasing 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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