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Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (NLSP) has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney to practice in our Family Law Unit and Brief Services Unit.
ABOUT NLSP
NLSP is a private, non-profit law firm that provides high quality civil legal services to low-income residents of the District of Columbia. Since 1964, NLSP has a long tradition of fighting for justice for the poor, combining direct representation with efforts to achieve broad-based change. Our three offices are strategically located in the poorest neighborhoods of the District to maximize our visibility, accessibility, and connections to the communities we serve. NLSP provides legal representation in a full range of civil matters affecting the lives of low-income DC residents, including housing, consumer protection, family court disputes, income maintenance, barriers to employment and public benefits. NLSP is an excellent place to work, fostering a climate of shared mission, teamwork, and support of individual employee goals. All staff are currently working remotely. Once the offices are reconstituted all staff members will receive office assignments.
ABOUT BSU AND OUR FAMILY LAW PRACTICE
Brief Services Unit (BSU) attorneys provide first legal contact and early analysis of a client’s issue and decide whether the issue can be handled with advice, brief legal services, or full representation. As a staff attorney, the successful candidate will be a member of both NLSP’s BSU and Family Law Practice. NLSP has a supportive and flexible work culture. We think of ourselves as a team, and we support each other in addition to supporting our clients. Our work is creative and fast-paced.
All NLSP staff members are currently working hybrid. Once the offices are reconstituted all staff members will receive office assignments.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Staff Attorney’s work will include:
Participating actively as a member of the NLSP team, including participation in cross-office activities and advocacy, and professional development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following:
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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APPLICATION PROCESS
The position is available immediately and remains open until filled.
Apply at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/c3pfUC1vpa
NLSP HIRING POLICY
Neighborhood Legal Services Program is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. It is the policy of NLSP that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C. Human Rights Act and Language Access Act.
NLSP thrives on our diversity, and we strongly encourage persons of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, returning citizens, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,500.00 - $65,500.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002
Full Time
$131k-176k (estimate)
03/06/2024
07/01/2024
nlsp.org
Washington, DC
50 - 100