DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STAFF ATTORNEY -Valdosta, GA

Georgia Legal Services Program’s (“GLSP”) mission is to provide civil legal services for Georgians with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. Working at GLSP presents the opportunity to work on challenging, significant advocacy surrounded by dedicated, hard-working, creative colleagues. We fight for justice where it is most needed.

GLSP seeks a domestic violence staff attorney with at least three (3) years of legal experience to work in Valdosta, Georgia.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Litigate cases in administrative, state and federal forums, with a focus on domestic violence survivors;
• Case work will focus on domestic violence cases, but also encompass kinship cases, elder law cases and other legal issues affecting domestic violence survivors;
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda;
• Conduct community legal education sessions and engage in outreach activities; and
• Participate on action teams that explore and solve systemic issues affecting clients.

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited law school;
• Admission to the Georgia Bar, or willingness to sit for the next exam;
• Reliable vehicle and driver’s license; and
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.