Attorney

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is hiring a part-time attorney in our Logan office

Do you want to make an impact on the lives of people? Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV), the state’s primary provider of civil legal aid, is seeking a skilled, motivated attorney to help change the lives of vulnerable clients.

Employees begin by earning 13 sick leave hours and 11.25 annual leave hours per month, as well as 3 floating holidays per year. These amounts increase with years of service. LAWV also has a generous Holiday schedule, 16 paid Holidays per year. Health insurance for employees and their families is provided at a nominal rate. If you are provided insurance elsewhere, additional compensation is available for your 403(b)-retirement account. LAWV provides dental coverage for employees and their families free of charge. We offer vision, hearing, and flexible spending accounts, as well as disability insurance. LAWV provides regular contributions to your 403(b)-retirement account as well as matching funds. LAWV’s generous benefit package is valued at approximately $50,000/year and is definitely an asset to working here. Benefits will be prorated for a part-time position.

As an Attorney on our team, you may get the opportunity to practice regularly in magistrate, family, and circuit court. The main areas of practice will include domestic violence. You will be on the front lines helping clients in a holistic manner. Service includes in-court representation, legal advice and information, community education, and assistance with filling out forms. We also work closely with several community partners.

If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@lawv.net. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. LAWV is an organization dedicated to equity, justice and inclusion and our organizational culture reflects that by seeking and supporting employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. EOE qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Logan office of LAWV serves rural counties where poverty and inequity have historically been (and continue to be) particularly acute. This beautiful rural area of West Virginia was hit particularly hard when West Virginia became the epicenter of the opioid crisis. This position is a chance to work at the front lines in the battle against poverty and injustice, in a setting of historic significance and great natural beauty.

Lovers of mountain hikes, biking, kayaking and other outdoor activities will find ample opportunities for outdoor fun. The wonders of the New River Gorge (with some of the best whitewater rapids in the world and the newest National Park in the US) are a short drive away. (Learn more at https://wvtourism.com/places-to-go/travel-regions/hatfield-mccoy-mountains/).