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Advice Line Attorney for Eviction Prevention Project

Employer
Georgia Legal Services Program
Location
WFH
Salary
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications; GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits
Closing date
Jul 17, 2021

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Focus Areas
Civil Rights / Advocacy
Job Function
Advocacy / Lobbying
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
Not willing to travel
Experience Level
Entry-level

Job Details

The Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide civil legal services for persons with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty. The Eviction Prevention Project provides legal assistance to qualifying low-income tenants of private landlords in multiple counties outside metro Atlanta.  One component of the Project is an Advice Line that provides advice and brief service to low-income tenants with legal problems related to their rental housing.  The Advice Line Attorney may be located anywhere in Georgia and telework will be considered. 

 

The Advice Line Attorney is responsible for the efficient delivery of high-quality legal information, advice, brief service, and referrals to eligible low-income callers with landlord tenant problems. The Advice Line Attorney will distinguish between clients that need legal advice or brief service, such as a letter or call to a third party, and those that need more extensive representation. If the client’s problem warrants direct representation, the Advice Line Attorney will refer the case to one of GLSP’s regional offices. The Advice Line Attorney will be part of Eviction Prevention Project and will be expected to support members of the team by sharing strategies and resources. 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

· Effectively and efficiently provide legal advice, brief service, and referrals to clients.

· Maintain electronic client case files, enter and scan information into the client’s electronic file including documentation of information provided client. 

· Responsible for assessing and reporting on the impact of information and advice given clients.

· Identifying need for and developing written materials for clients.

· Assemble and mail appropriate correspondence and literature to clients as needed.

Requirements

 Graduate of an accredited law school and current member of Georgia Bar with experience working with persons with low incomes and a commitment to social justice.

· Working knowledge of Georgia landlord tenant law and experience representing tenants in Georgia courts would be helpful but is not required.

· Ability to effectively speak, understand, and courteously converse with individuals seeking assistance over the phone including ability to use an interpreter as needed.

· 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.

· Ability to speak Spanish is highly valued.

Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications; GLSP offers excellent fringe benefits. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample should be submitted to www.glsp.org/Employment.  This position is grant funded and if funding is not renewed, GLSP will make efforts for the Project attorney to continue employment as a GLSP attorney.

GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. GLSP is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Georgia Legal Services Program not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. 

Company

Georgia Legal Services Program® is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide civil legal services for person with low incomes, creating equal access to justice and opportunities out of poverty.

Company info
Website
Telephone
404-206-5175
Location
104 Marietta Street, Suite 250
Atlanta
GA
30303
US

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