Supervising Attorney

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC•Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a non-profit statewide law firm, seeks a highly-skilled, experienced attorney to serve as GLSP Supervising Attorney in the Piedmont Regional Office. A Supervising Attorney handles a caseload while mentoring assigned staff attorneys and paralegals in their work and supervising assigned staff. A Supervising Attorney handles all of the duties of a staff attorney as well as supervising others’ legal work and providing management for a group of assigned employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with clients with low incomes and a commitment to social justice
Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships inside GLSP and with key individuals, officials and organizations outside of GLSP
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 ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner
Computer literacy, which includes familiarity using email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs
Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia drivers license
At least 5 years of legal experience

Responsibilities

Manage legal work in the office, including monitoring and controlling work loads
Supervise employees with ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Manage grant and contract compliance
Assure office compliance with all LSC regulations
Handle personnel management issues within the office
Foster positive work relationships and promote cooperation within the program
Communicate all requirements to staff effectively
Demonstrate good judgment, ability to handle stress, initiative, and willingness to work as a team, including working with Central Administration
Exhibit an overall positive attitude and a commitment to solving client problems and bringing justice to low income people in Georgia
Function effectively in all the requirements of being a staff attorney
Address issues in a timely manner
Organize and maintain appropriate documentation of activities
Engage in progressively more complex litigation and show creativity in advocacy
Maintain contacts with community agencies and local client groups
Speak to community groups and others and prepare materials for presentation