STAFF ATTORNEY

Primary Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with persons with low incomes and a commitment to 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, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other computer programs.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or experience working with low-income clients on poverty law issues and commitment to social justice;
• Ability to work with diverse populations, backgrounds and perspectives;
• Excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills;
• Attention to detail and self-motivated;
• Ability to be creative and a team player.

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills.
• Oral advocacy skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Community engagement and outreach skills.
• Systemic issue exploration and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $59,415+ depending on experience.
• Generous fringe benefits:
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off including parental leave.
• Birthday holiday.
• Health, life, and long and short-term disability insurance.
• Education loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a $65 per month deductible).
• 403B with 3% match.
• Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses.
• Hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely subject to management approval.
• Probationary employment period.