Staff Attorney

Position Summary

The Safe & Stable Families Project (SSF) Staff Attorney will serve survivors of intimate partner abuse across SSF’s programs, by providing direct and limited legal representation and advice, running legal clinics and educational programs in the community, and training attorney volunteers to represent survivors. This position is for our Family Law Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Must be a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing with no disciplinary history, with at least one year of family law, litigation, and/or TPO legal experience. Courtroom experience strongly preferred. Must have or be willing to obtain notary certification.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience working with and advocating for survivors of intimate partner abuse preferred.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience working with clients of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people to understand, convey, and support the clients’ needs.
• Must be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices within a client’s community.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to derive creative solutions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to executing with excellence.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize clients’ needs effectively.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite. Experience using Salesforce is a plus.

Fringe Benefits

AVLF provides generous fringe benefits, including paid holidays, significant paid time off including parental leave; health insurance, life insurance, and short and long-term disability insurance; option to participate in healthcare FSA and dependent care FSA, law school loan reimbursement up to $500 per month (after a 3-month waiting period and subject to additional terms); 401k with 5% contributed by AVLF regardless of employee contribution; and Georgia Bar dues and CLE expenses.