Part-time Staff Attorney DV focus Logan

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Part-time Attorney-focus on domestic violence

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking a skilled, motivated attorney to join our organization in our Logan office. LAWV offers a great family-friendly work environment and excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental and life insurance and paid leave. The selected candidate will join staff engaged in client-centered advocacy with frequent litigation, as well as outreach to the community and community partners.

The position provides legal services to victims of domestic violence, primarily in family law but including any other legal issues facing the client including housing, benefits, barriers to self-sufficiency. This position works closely with local domestic violence programs and participates in outreach programs

The Logan office of LAWV serves Logan and Mingo Counties in West Virginia, 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 in this part of West Virginia 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 / ).

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 dedicated to building a great workplace culture through seeking and supporting employees with varied backgrounds and perspectives, who are committed to legal services and advocacy for West Virginia's most vulnerable residents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Job Requirements :

1. Must have demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.

2. Must have J.D. and be admitted to practice in West Virginia and in good standing or must be eligible for admission to the West Virginia Bar under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 if admitted to practice in another state or must be eligible to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam.

3. Must have skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.

4. Must be able to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Salary Description

52,000 - $60,400

Salary : $52,000 - $60,400