Supervising Attorney

Description Georgia 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 experience GLSP requires that all employees comply with our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. GLSP is an Aff #J-18808-Ljbffr