Staff Attorney (Piemonte)

Staff Attorney (Piemonte)

09 nov
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Georgia Legal Services Program
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Piemonte

09 nov

Georgia Legal Services Program

Piemonte

DescriptionVuole candidarsi? Si assicuri che il suo CV sia aggiornato, poi legga attentamente le specifiche del lavoro prima di procedere.Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a staff attorney for its Piedmont Regional Office in Atlanta, GA..About Georgia Legal Services ProgramGeorgia 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.RequirementsGraduate 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.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.Benefits:Non-bargaining, full-time/exempt, hybridSalary range: $, dependent upon experience and qualifications.Probationary period: 6 monthsMedical, dental, and vision coverageOption to enroll in a Flexible Spending AccountEmployer-paid life insurance and disability plan15 accrued vacation days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment12 accrued sick days13 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday35-hour work week for all full-time employees. This is an exempt position, and exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.403(b) retirement plan with 4% matchUp to 10 weeks paid parental leaveOrganizational Wellness activitiesProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional compensation for employees who pass GLSP's Spanish proficiency testGLSP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. xysqume It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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