Staff Attorney
Georgia Legal Services seeks a staff attorney to work in its Columbus, GA office.
ABOUT GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
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. GLSP employs approximately 182 full-time staff members. 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
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Attorney will provide high-quality civil legal representation to individuals with low incomes, including litigation in administrative, state, and federal forums, legal research and writing, community education and outreach, and collaboration on systemic issues affecting GLSP clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums.
- Draft briefs, motions and memoranda.
- Circuit riding 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.