Senior Attorney - Farmworker Rights Division

The senior attorney is expected to develop and manage a caseload, co-counsel with Division attorneys or outside counsel, and supervise the legal work and administrative duties of three project attorneys, two paralegals, law student interns and volunteers. Supervisory oversight includes mentoring less experienced staff, providing stretch opportunities, and motivating staff to provide the highest quality legal services in accordance with GLSP program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.
The successful applicant will have five years minimum legal experience, with three years minimum federal court litigation experience, preferably representing low-wage workers; Admitted to practice law in Georgia or qualify for reciprocity; Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income clients and LEP clients; Excellent written and verbal communication; Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail; Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population; Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Compensation
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Georgia Legal Services provides excellent vacation and benefits package, including partial law school loan repayment assistance.