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Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) Attorney
Danville, VA Organization: The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) Position: Staff Attorney - Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) Location: Norfolk, VA Experience: Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing, eligible to waive in as a Virginia Legal Aid Counsel with at least 2 years of experience, or sitting for the July 2024 Virginia bar exam The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) is seeking a dedicated and passionate staff attorney to join our team in providing legal services to disabled and homeless individuals in the Hampton Roads area. As a non-profit public interest law firm founded in 1966, LASEV is committed to fighting for justice and serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. This position is within our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) located in our Norfolk office. Role and Responsibilities: - Provide legal services to disabled and homeless individuals in the Hampton Roads area - Work within the Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) at LASEV - Handle a variety of civil legal matters for low-income clients - Passion for justice and commitment to poverty law is a must Salary and Benefits: - Excellent benefits package including health/dental/vision, disability and retirement benefits - Loan Repayment Assistance Program available - Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 Requirements: - Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing - Eligible to waive in as a Virginia Legal Aid Counsel by having at least two years’ experience in good standing in another state bar - Or sitting for the July 2024 Virginia bar exam How to Apply: - Email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - In your cover letter, detail why you would be the perfect candidate for this position - If you have been practicing for less than 5 years, please also include your law school transcript LASEV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Why Work at LASEV? - Make a difference in the lives of disabled and homeless individuals in the Hampton Roads area - Join a team of dedicated and passionate attorneys fighting for justice - Gain valuable experience in a variety of civil legal matters - Excellent benefits package and Loan Repayment Assistance Program available - Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace About LASEV: - Founded in 1966, LASEV is a non-profit public interest law firm - Dedicated to serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters - Committed to fighting for justice and serving the community - Provides legal services to disabled and homeless individuals through the Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) Join the LASEV team as a Staff Attorney in our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) and make a difference in the lives of disabled and homeless individuals in the Hampton Roads area. With a passion for justice and a commitment to poverty law, this is an opportunity to use your legal skills for a meaningful cause. The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) is a non-profit public interest law firm founded in 1966, dedicated to serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. Our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) provides legal services to disabled and homeless individuals in the Hampton Roads area. As a Staff Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work within this unit and handle a variety of civil legal matters for our clients. As a member of the LASEV team, you will receive an excellent benefits package including health/dental/vision, disability and retirement benefits, and Loan Repayment Assistance Program. We also strongly believe in diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. To be considered for this position, you must be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing, eligible to waive in as a Virginia Legal Aid Counsel with at least 2 years of experience, or sitting for the July 2024 Virginia bar exam. We also require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume, writing sample, and cover letter to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. In your cover letter, detail why you would be the perfect candidate for this position. If you have been practicing for less than 5 years, please also include your law school transcript. At LASEV, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and the community. Join us in our mission and use your legal skills for a meaningful cause. Apply now for the position of Staff Attorney in our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP). |
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