Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a statewide nonprofit law firm, seeks a Pro Bono Staff Attorney to work in the Savannah Regional 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 Pro Bono Unit Staff Attorney is an attorney position within the Pro Bono Unit (PBU) of Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP). The PBU staff is a mix of lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals who connect private attorneys who want to volunteer with clients who need legal assistance.

GLSP seeks a PBU Staff Attorney to work in the Savannah Regional Office. The Savannah Office serves 11 counties. The PBU Staff Attorney engages in activities to recruit, train, and place cases with volunteer lawyers in the region. The position is a team position working with other PBU staff members across the state who work to engage volunteer lawyers, law students, and others in the provision of free civil legal services. The PBU Staff Attorney is co-supervised by a PBU Co-Director and the regional Managing Attorney.

The successful candidate will be responsible for using statewide policies and best practices to maintain and develop local pro bono recruitment, retention, and volunteer recognition strategies; place pro bono cases within the Savannah region; and strengthen partnerships with local bar associations, law schools, and other legal professional networks. On a statewide level, the PBU Staff Attorney will collaborate with other members of the Pro Bono Unit to ensure that clients receive consistent services throughout the 154-county GLSP territory.

 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND QUALIFICATIONS :

· Must have 2+ years experience working with clients with low incomes and/or with potentially marginalized populations, such as immigrants, senior citizens, survivors of violence, and/or persons with disabilities. Experience in a legal aid setting is a plus.

· Must have completed a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

· Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia or become licensed in Georgia as early as possible.

· Must have and maintain an active driver’s license.

· Must be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail oriented.

Desirable Experience

· Familiarity with the federal Legal Services Corporation compliance regulations pertaining to cases served by pro bono programs.

· Experience serving clients in GLSP Pro Bono Unit priority areas (currently wills, record restriction, and vital documents).

· Experience working with client groups/substantive legal issues aligned with all GLSP priority areas, including clients who are survivors of violence, kinship caregivers, the unhoused, and/or elderly and cases with substantive legal issues in healthcare, housing/eviction, discrimination, and public benefits.

· Experience complying with and strategically meeting grant restrictions, requirements, and deliverables.

· Familiarity with office technologies and equipment. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Pro, LegalServer, Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Zoom.

Professional/Other Qualities

· Maintain files, workload, and resources in a highly organized manner.

· Communicate professionally and effectively in speech and writing. Seeks opportunities to continually strengthen oral advocacy and legal writing abilities.

· Able to work in team setting and collaboratively achieve team goals.

· Present a professional appearance and a friendly manner.

· Dependable and punctual.

· Willing and able to travel to attend and support Pro Bono Unit clinics, conferences, and other events as scheduled, assigned, and necessary. May include overnight travel.

Benefits:

· Salary range $60,000-$78,725, dependent upon experience and qualifications. 

· Probationary period: 6 months

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account

· Employer-paid life insurance and disability plan

· 15 accrued vacation days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment

· 12 accrued sick days

· 13 paid holidays, including your birthday holiday 

· 3 Summer Days (paid holidays of your choosing during the summer)

· Hybrid Position (up to 2 days remote)

· Minimum 7 hours per workday/35 hours per week. All attorneys are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of their position.

· 403(b) retirement plan with GLSP 4% match up to $5,000

· Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

· Organizational Wellness activities

· Professional development opportunities

· Additional supplement for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and use Spanish in their GLSP position 

To Apply:

Please send a statement of interest, resume, and a writing sample to: https://www.glsp.org/join-our-team/

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.