STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION with GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Dalton Office of Georgia Legal Services announces the opening of a staff attorney position. Dalton is a wonderful small office located about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga, and 88 miles north of Atlanta.

Responsibilities:
The attorney will handle a varied caseload in state and federal court and in administrative forums. The attorney will also be expected to circuit-ride to counties, engage in issues advocacy, conduct outreach and community education activities, and work on various projects with other attorneys and advocates.

Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited law school; Georgia Bar membership ; demonstrated interest in working with low income persons; legal services experience preferred; be or become an expert in public benefits and other poverty law issues; good writing and oral advocacy skills; reliable transportation and current driver's license. Spanish language skills are a plus but not necessary.

Salary: Depending upon experience. Excellent fringe benefits.

Closing Date: When Filled

Send Resume, Writing Sample and Two References To:

Claudia C. Burgess, Managing Attorney
Dalton Regional Office
P.O. Box 2004
Dalton, Georgia 30722
cburgess.dalton@glsp.org
Telephone: 706-272-2359

GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.