Senior Family Law Attorney
1 week ago
Job Title
Managing Attorney for Family Law Program
Reports To
Director of Legal Services, Safe & Stable Families
Department
Safe & Stable Families
Supervision
Family Law Program Staff Attorney, Paralegal, and Legal Assistant
Grade
FSLA: Exempt
Position Overview
The Managing Attorney for the Family Law Program (FLP) will oversee and direct the operations of the FLP, which currently comprises a staff attorney, a paralegal, and a legal assistant. This program is dedicated to assisting individuals affected by intimate partner violence by offering comprehensive representation, limited assistance, and legal counsel in civil matters. Furthermore, the FLP collaborates with community legal advocates to facilitate legal clinics, educational initiatives, and volunteer training.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the FLP team, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure the delivery of high-quality services while prioritizing the needs of survivors.
- Offer legal advice, limited representation, and full representation to clients facing family law issues related to intimate partner abuse.
- Conduct thorough legal research, draft necessary legal documents, and prepare pleadings and memoranda to ensure effective representation.
- Represent clients in court during hearings, status conferences, and trials.
- Evaluate potential cases for program acceptance and facilitate placements with volunteer attorneys as appropriate, while providing necessary support to those volunteers.
- Oversee, mentor, and support interns within the Safe & Stable Families program.
- Collaborate closely with community legal advocates to organize Know Your Rights clinics and other outreach events aimed at educating survivors about their legal options.
- Conduct training sessions on intimate partner abuse and related topics as needed.
- Engage in local court and county task forces, committees, and bar activities to foster relationships with other service providers and enhance the program's outreach.
- Participate in bar events, training sessions, and public speaking opportunities.
Qualifications
Must hold a valid membership with the Georgia Bar and possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in representing survivors of intimate partner abuse in civil legal matters. Courtroom experience is essential. Notary certification is preferred or must be obtained.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse (Required)
- Strong litigation background (Required)
- Experience in managing legal staff and/or attorneys
- Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex legal concepts clearly
- Respectful and responsive to the cultural beliefs and practices of clients
- Strong collaborative and problem-solving abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Organized with effective prioritization skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite; experience with Salesforce is advantageous.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package with fully covered employee-only medical and dental plans
- Accrual of 21 days of paid time off in accordance with company policy
- Automatic employer contribution of 5% to 401K, fully vested
- Paid holidays
- Transportation assistance available
- Reimbursement for eligible student loan payments up to $500 monthly
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compensation Details: Competitive yearly salary
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