Atlanta Legal Aid Society · 2 months ago
Staff Attorney (Gwinnett County Office)
Peachtree Corners, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $63K/yr
2+ years expAtlanta Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Gwinnett County Office. The attorney will represent low-income individuals in various civil matters and provide advice and brief services at the Gwinnett County Courthouse.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Represent low-income persons in a wide variety of civil matters, including family, housing, public benefits, consumer, and education law
Work at least one day each week in the advice clinic at the Gwinnett County Courthouse, providing advice and brief services
Qualification
Required
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
A minimum of 2 years of experience in family law
Excellent legal writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in both team and individual settings
Adaptability
Appreciation for diversity
Demonstrated commitment to public service
Prior work with low-income people
Preferred
Experience in other civil areas, including housing or consumer law
Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish
Benefits
Generous fringe benefits, including 16 paid holidays in 2026, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years, and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year).
Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance.
Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance.
Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account.
Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts).
Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match.
Company
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low-income people meet basic needs by removing barriers to justice through civil legal assistance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bridget Beier
Manager - Health Law Partnership (Retired)
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