Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc is a leader in creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for low-income Georgians.

We are seeking a staff attorney to work in our Macon office, focusing on domestic violence survivors and kinship caregivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Circuit ride to assigned counties.
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities.
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of the Georgia Bar.
• Experience working with persons with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and LegalServer.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with low-income clients on poverty law issues and commitment to social justice.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and self-motivated.
• Ability to be creative and a team player.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $58,250-$77,200, with potential for higher compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, paid time off, health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance.
• Education loan reimbursement up to $600 per month.
• 403B with 3% match.
• Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses.
• Additional compensation for passing GLSP's Spanish proficiency test.

How to Apply:

A statement of interest, resume, and writing sample should be submitted to the specified contact.

Georgia Legal Services Program Inc is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value a diverse work environment and strongly encourage women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply.

We invite all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.