Supervising Attorney
DescriptionGeorgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), a non-profit statewide law firm, seeks a highly-skilled, experienced attorney to serve as GLSP Supervising Attorney in the Piedmont Regional Office.Summary of Responsibilities:A Supervising Attorney handles a caseload while mentoring assigned staff attorneys and paralegals in their work and supervising assigned staff. A Supervising Attorney handles all of the duties of a staff attorney as well as supervising others’ legal work and providing management for a group of assigned employees.General Supervising Attorney Functions:- Manage legal work in the office, including monitoring and controlling work loads;- Supervise employees with ongoing feedback and performance reviews;- Manage grant and contract compliance;- Assure office compliance with all LSC regulations;- Handle personnel management issues within the office;- Foster positive work relationships and promote cooperation within the program;- Communicate all requirements to staff effectively;- Demonstrate good judgment, ability to handle stress, initiative, and willingness to work as a team,
including working with Central Administration;- Exhibit an overall positive attitude and a commitment to solving client problems and bringing justice to low income people in Georgia;- Function effectively in all the requirements of being a staff attorney;- Address issues in a timely manner;- Organize and maintain appropriate documentation of activities;- Engage in progressively more complex litigation and show creativity in advocacy;- Maintain contacts with community agencies and local client groups;- Speak to community groups and others and prepare materials for presentation;Requirements- Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with clients with low incomes and a commitment to social justice;- Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships inside GLSP and with key individuals, officials and organizations outside of GLSP;- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks necessary to maintain a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation;- Ability to analyze, write, and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely;- 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 drivers license- Must have at least 5 years of legal experienceGLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy.GLSP is an Aff#J-18808-Ljbffr
including working with Central Administration;- Exhibit an overall positive attitude and a commitment to solving client problems and bringing justice to low income people in Georgia;- Function effectively in all the requirements of being a staff attorney;- Address issues in a timely manner;- Organize and maintain appropriate documentation of activities;- Engage in progressively more complex litigation and show creativity in advocacy;- Maintain contacts with community agencies and local client groups;- Speak to community groups and others and prepare materials for presentation;Requirements- Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with clients with low incomes and a commitment to social justice;- Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective working relationships inside GLSP and with key individuals, officials and organizations outside of GLSP;- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks necessary to maintain a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation;- Ability to analyze, write, and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely;- 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 drivers license- Must have at least 5 years of legal experienceGLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy.GLSP is an Aff#J-18808-Ljbffr