Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, seeks a Staff Attorney for its Piedmont Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia. GLSP provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, promoting equal access to justice and opportunities to move out of poverty. It operates 10 regional offices serving Georgians with low incomes in 154 counties outside metro Atlanta and employs approximately 182 full-time staff members.

The Staff Attorney provides high-quality civil legal representation to individuals with low incomes. The work 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 role includes circuit riding to assigned counties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Current membership in the Georgia Bar.
• Experience working with people with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively as part of a team.
• 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.
• Creativity and ability to be a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish; Spanish proficiency 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.
• Travel to assigned counties to provide legal services.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and address 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 full-time employees.
• 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