Medical-Legal Partnership Staff Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC•Augusta, GA

10h•$60,000 - $78,725•Hybrid

About The Position

The Augusta Regional Office of Georgia Legal Services is seeking a Staff Attorney to assist clients at our Medical-Legal Partnership location in Augusta, GA. 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 runs 10 regional offices that serve Georgians with low incomes living outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. 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. The Staff Attorney will be based in Augusta, GA, working from both GLSP’s office and on-site with our medical partner, and will provide representation in a variety of civil legal matters affecting clients’ health, including Income Maintenance, Education, Health, Housing, and Family Law issues. The Staff Attorney will perform client intakes, provide referrals, advice, brief services, and/or representation. The position also involves training and coordinating with doctors, social workers, and other health care professionals; working with students in law, medicine, social work, public health, and bioethics; and participating in task forces and committees of service providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of the Georgia Bar.
Strong people skills and the ability to effectively manage the needs of both clients and staff.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with different audiences through public speaking, writing, partnership development, and community education events.
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks necessary to maintain a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation.
Ability to analyze, write, and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely.
Willingness and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team professionally and collaboratively.
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
Valid driver’s license and operable vehicle.
Computer literacy, which includes familiarity with using email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving a diverse client population and staff is desired.
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide representation in a variety of civil legal matters affecting clients’ health, including Income Maintenance, Education, Health, Housing, and Family Law issues.
Perform client intakes, provide referrals, advice, brief services, and/or representation.
Train and coordinate with doctors, social workers, and other health care professionals.
Work with students in law, medicine, social work, public health, and bioethics.
Participate in task forces and committees of service providers.

Benefits

Salary range $60,000 - $78,725, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
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
15 accrued sick days
13 paid holidays, including your birthday holiday
3 Summer Days
403(b) retirement plan with GLSP 4% match up to $5,000
Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
Organizational Wellness activities
Professional development opportunities
Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position