Domestic Violence Staff Attorney

Georgia Legal Services Programs (GLSP) mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians with low incomes creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Working at GLSP presents the opportunity to work on challenging significant advocacy surrounded by dedicated hardworking creative colleagues. We fight for justice where it is most needed.

GLSP seeks a domestic violence staff attorney with at least three 3 years of legal experience to work in Piedmont Regional Office in Atlanta Georgia.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Litigate cases in administrative state and federal forums with a focus on domestic violence survivors;
• Case work will focus on domestic violence cases but also encompass kinship cases elder law cases and other legal issues affecting domestic violence survivors;
• Draft briefs motions and memoranda;
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities; and
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

• Graduate of accredited law school;
• Admission to the Georgia Bar or willingness to sit for the next exam;
• Reliable vehicle and drivers license; and
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working with clients on poverty law issues and commitment to racial and social justice;
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team in a professional and collaborative manner;
• Computer literacy which includes familiarity using email Microsoft Office LegalServer and other computer programs;
• Ability to work with diverse populations backgrounds and perspectives;
• Excellent oral advocacy research and writing skills; and
• Attention to detail and selfmotivated.

The salary range for Georgiabarred attorneys is $58250$77200. Salaries increase annually based on a salary scale. In addition attorneys who pass GLSPs Spanish proficiency test receive additional compensation.GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits including generous health and life insurance benefits; 13 paid holidays 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave; educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after $65 deductible and other requirements met); CLE expenses; and Georgia Bar dues. GLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID 19 Vaccine Policy. A statement of interest resume and legal writing sample should be submitted to Shannon Mills at .

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.