Staff Attorney (Henry County)

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104 Marietta Street, NW
Ste 240
Atlanta, 30303
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Georgia Legal Services Program
Street address: 
104 Marietta Street, NW
City: 
Atlanta
State: 
Georgia
ZIP: 
30303
Organization URL: 
https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

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. 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.

GLSP employs approximately 190 full-time staff members.

GLSP seeks a staff attorney to work in Henry County as part of the Piedmont Regional office. The Piedmont Office serves 14 counties just outside of the metro-Atlanta area and this position will focus on providing legal services in Henry and Newton counties. Cases will predominantly encompass housing rights, family law and Temporary Protective Orders for survivors of domestic violence. The attorney will work from the Piedmont Office at 104 Marietta St., NW, Atlanta, GA one day a week; will work in a Henry County location two days a week; and work remotely two days a week.

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities:

· Represent clients and litigate cases in a variety of forums, including administrative, state, and federal;

· Handles cases in Henry and Newton counties;

· Draft advice letters, briefs, motions, and memoranda;

· Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities; and

· Participate in action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Benefits

Salary range $63,025 – $78,725, dependent upon experience and Qualifications.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% match
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan
Remote work two days a week
15 accrued vacation days that increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment, including 2 personal days
13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
15 accrued sick days
Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
Bargaining unit position
Probationary period: 6 months
Organizational Wellness activities
Professional development opportunities
Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test

Requirements: 

Graduate of an accredited law school;
Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam;
At least 3 years of professional experience as an attorney.
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team professionally and collaboratively.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and technologically adept.
Must have and maintain an active driver’s license.

To apply: 

A resume, cover letter, should be submitted to https://www.glsp.org/join-the-team/.

Notes: 
GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. GLSP values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply. GLSP invites 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.
Salary range: 
Salary range $63,025 – $78,725, dependent upon experience and Qualifications.

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