Jun 06, 2022
This is an attorney position to provide civil legal representation and Hotline Assistance in family law cases, particularly to survivors of family violence. The attorney will assist survivors including victims of domestic violence, stalking, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and abuse in civil legal cases. The Staff Attorney will: 1. Provide counsel and advice to family violence survivors on the array of legal options available, including protective orders, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, paternity-defense, legitimation, name changes, etc. 2. Provide civil legal representation to victim of crime, handling cases potentially in state, federal, and administrative forums; 3. Refer clients as needed for immigration assistance, including T-Visas, U- Visas, and VAWA applications to partners, GAIN (Georgian Asylum and Immigration Network) or others; 4. Refer clients as needed for other holistic services available, including safety planning, shelter, law enforcement...
Georgia Legal Services Program
140 North Marietta Parkway Northeast, ste 240, Marietta, Georgia, GA, 30060