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Job Description
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a large, high-volume legal aid organization in Virginia, with 45+ attorneys spanning seven offices. We help thousands of clients each year in civil legal matters, while cultivating relationships with community service organizations, local law firms, pro bono attorneys, and local bar associations, and other stakeholders to serve the region's low-income and neediest populations.
Job Summary:
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is seeking a full-time Family Law Staff Attorney to join our dedicated team. This full-time attorney position represents victims of crime (particularly survivors of domestic violence) in various civil cases and focuses on protective orders, family law matters, and other civil cases arising out of victimization. The attorney will also focus on recruiting, training, and mentoring pro bono volunteers and will engage in outreach and education for underserved communities. This is a hybrid position which is based in our Prince William office, with occasional evening and weekend commitments outside of regular business hours.
Essential Functions:
Maintains a full and diverse caseload. Represents clients for both emergency and ongoing litigation, as appropriate. Interacts with clients in a clear, respectful, trauma-informed manner. Maintains general knowledge of family law. Keeps up to date on professional materials and other communications related to the job. Assists in developing and participating in legal outreach and community legal education. Focuses outreach on underserved communities of survivors of domestic violence. Participates in LSNV and external trainings, and provides training internally and externally, as appropriate. Maintains case files and necessary statistical information and participates in supervision consistent with LSNV policies. Supervises the work of paralegals and/or law students, as directed by management. Assists Managing Attorney in maintaining relationships with the local Bar and community. Develops relationships with other community partners. Supports organizational efforts to recruit, train, and mentor pro bono volunteers. Cooperates with other LSNV staff and leadership to foster a collaborative and team environment. Attends office and other program meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be licensed with the Virginia State Bar, or have two years of practice in another state (LAC Rule 1
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9). Interest in gaining litigation experience, required. Interest in working with survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault as well as clients of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, and individuals with disabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to social justice, racial justice, and/or public interest work, strongly preferred. Experience in community engagement and advocacy, strongly preferred. Strong litigation experience, preferred. Legal aid experience, strongly preferred. Multi-lingual (verbal and written), preferred.
Travel:
Local travel may be required.
Compensation:
The salary ranges from $72,000 to $104,000 based on years of experience and the legal aid pay scale.
Benefits:
We are proud to foster a supportive work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare insurance, a retirement plan with company contribution, generous leave options (including paid parental leave and monthly wellness leave), a flexible hybrid work model, tax-free student loan repayment assistance currently available up to $7,500 per year, and more! How to
Apply:
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Please email your cover letter and resume, detailing your interest in the position, to Crystal Luu-Murdock , Human Resources Manager , at hrlsnv@lsnv.org . Explore other career opportunities with us online at www.lsnv.org/about-us/join-our-team. LSNV is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), age (40 and older), marital status, disability, and military status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$72,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of attorney experience do you have? What are your salary expectations? Do you have a valid Virginia State Bar License or at least two years of practice in another state? Ability to
