Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC • Atlanta, GA

5d • 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, supporting equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Its 10 regional offices serve Georgians with low incomes in 154 counties outside metro Atlanta, and the organization employs approximately 182 full-time staff members.

The Staff Attorney provides 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 for full-time employees. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of the Georgia Bar.
• Experience or demonstrated interest working with low-income clients on poverty law issues, and 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.

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.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree