Job o’ the Day: Staff Attorney with Georgia Legal Services in Savannah
Georgia Legal Services Program is a statewide, primarily federally funded civil legal services organization with 11 regional offices around the state and a migrant project which handles migrant and seasonal farmworker cases for the state. Each office handles cases depending on the legal needs of the low-income people in the community it serves, and has a strong training program for attorneys and statewide task forces.
The Savannah regional office is currently accepting applications for a vacant staff attorney position:
The attorney will handle a varied caseload in state and federal court and in administrative forums. The attorney will circuit-ride to counties; engage in issues advocacy; conduct outreach activities; and work on various projects with other attorneys and advocates.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of accredited law school, member of Georgia Bar or willing to take next exam; demonstrated interest or experience in working with low income persons. Fluency in Spanish is a grant requirement for this position.
The salary is $43,000.00 plus when licensed, depending upon experience and qualifications, with excellent fringe benefits. For more information, view the full job listing at PSJD.org (log-in required).