Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC • Columbus, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit public interest law firm, is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Brunswick, Georgia office. GLSP provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, supporting equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Its 10 regional offices serve Georgians with low incomes outside metro Atlanta in 154 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members and provides legal aid across civil issues including family law, housing, public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers' rights, and educational access.

The Staff Attorney will provide 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 position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with a 35-hour work week. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

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.
• Willingness and 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.
• Ability to be creative and work as 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.
• Travel to assigned counties as part of circuit riding.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and address systemic issues affecting clients.
• Provide civil legal representation to low-income clients, including legal research and writing.

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.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree