What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society?
SVLAS is seeking to hire two staff attorneys to work in any of our offices - which are located in Marion, Christiansburg and Castlewood, Virginia. These attorneys will provide a full range of civil legal services focusing on family law, housing and other civil matters.
These attorneys should have a credible interest in serving low-income people; should have a passion for equal justice; have excellent interpersonal skills; and be a licensed Virginia attorney with a valid driver license. We are an equal opportunity employer.
The starting salary for this position is $65,000 or higher, DOE and other factors. SVLAS provides excellent fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement, generous leave, and training expenses. Student loan repayment assistance is available depending on your eligibility.
Apply by email to Joseph Carico, Executive Director at jcarico@svlas.org with the words ATTORNEY APPLICATION on the subject line.
Please include:
1. A letter describing your interest in the position
2. Your current resume; and
3. Three professional references and their contact information.
All applicants, even unsuccessful ones, will be advised as our hiring process concludes.
Job Description: Staff Attorney
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
- Strong skills in communication, legal analysis and problem solving.
- An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and the impact of geographic isolation upon low-income people, the elderly, and the working poor.
- Ability to develop effective rapport with clients
- Ability to work as a team member with other program staff.
- Ability to work as a team member with staff from other community programs.
- Satisfactory clearance of required criminal background check.
- Commitment to the mission of Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society.
- A credible interest in living and working in Southwest Virginia.
DUTIES:
- Maintain individual caseload commensurate with experience.
- Treat clients with dignity and respect and maintain client confidentiality.
- Work as a team member with other program staff in establishing and carrying out program priorities and maintaining the integrity of our client database.
- Participate in planning and implementation of project outreach and community education programs.
- Participate in continuing legal education
- Confer regularly with Supervising Attorney(s) concerning case status
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000