DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY

Georgia Legal Services Program is a leader in creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for low income Georgians. We fight for justice where it is most needed.

Georgia Legal Services seeks a Domestic Violence staff attorney to work in its Dalton Regional office. The Dalton Office serves 6 counties in Northwest Georgia and is located about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga and 88 miles north of Atlanta.

This is a grant-funded position that will provide holistic legal representation in civil matters to victims of domestic violence in protective order, divorce, custody, benefits, and housing cases.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.

· Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.

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

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

· Collaborate with domestic violence shelters to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence.

· Participate in domestic violence task force meetings.