Staff Attorney – Farmworkers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide free legal representation to Georgia's farmworkers facing employment-related challenges within the Farmworkers Rights Division.

• Manage cases related to unpaid wages, discrimination, human trafficking conditions, and violations of recruitment contracts.

• Partner with clients, legal teams, and community organizations to advocate for the rights and justice of farmworkers.

• Participate in outreach and educational initiatives to raise awareness among farmworkers regarding their rights and available legal resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a current member of the Georgia Bar.

• The ideal candidate should exhibit strong interpersonal skills and effectively address the needs of both clients and staff.

• A demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice, particularly in the realms of worker and/or immigrant rights.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences through public speaking, writing, partnership development, and community education events.

• Strong organizational abilities and the capability to manage a substantial active caseload of advocacy and litigation.

• Proficient in analyzing, writing, and presenting legal ideas and concepts clearly and succinctly.

• Willingness and demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and professionally as part of a team.

• Outstanding writing and oral advocacy skills.

• Experience working with a diverse client population and staff is preferred.

• A valid driver’s license and access to an operable vehicle is required.

• Computer literacy, including proficiency with email, Excel, Word, SharePoint, LegalServer, and other software applications.

• Strong oral and written language skills in Spanish, including effective oral presentation capabilities. Candidates selected for an interview should anticipate that a portion of the interview will be conducted in Spanish.

🏝️ Benefits

• If hired prior to admission to the Georgia Bar, the position will commence as a Legal Assistant with an annualized salary of $60,000.

• Upon admission to the Georgia Bar, the salary scale ranges from $60,000 to $78,725, based on experience.

• A probationary period of 6 months applies.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is provided.

• Option available to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.

• Employer-funded life insurance and disability coverage.

• 15 accrued vacation days, which include 2 personal days. Vacation days increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment.

• 15 accrued sick days are offered.

• 13 paid holidays, including a holiday for your birthday.

• 3 designated Summer Days.

• Minimum of 7 hours per workday and 35 hours per week. All attorneys are expected to work the hours necessary to meet their responsibilities and obligations.

• A 403(b) retirement plan with a GLSP 4% match up to $5,000.

• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Opportunities for organizational wellness activities.

• Professional development opportunities available.

• Additional compensation for employees who pass GLSP’s Spanish proficiency test and utilize Spanish in their GLSP role.