Staff Attorney--DV focus Martinsburg
Staff Attorney--DV focus Martinsburg
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USD 53000 - 61400
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Martinsburg Attorneyfocus on domestic violence
Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking a skilled motivated attorney to join our organization in our Martinsburg office. LAWV offers a great familyfriendly work environment and excellent benefit package which includes medical dental and life insurance and paid leave. The selected candidate will join staff engaged in clientcentered 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 selfsufficiency. This position works closely with local domestic violence programs and participates in outreach programs
Our office is in the fastest growing area of West Virginia Berkeley County. Although it is located a little over one hour west of Washington D.C. it provides the tranquility of a small charming town. The office recently moved to the historic district of Martinsburg and is withing walking distance of downtown shops restaurants and the federal and state courthouses. The surrounding area offers plenty of adventure for the outdoor enthusiast and is rich in both state and U.S. history. The position will require some travel which will not only enable you to take in the beauty of the Eastern Panhandle but the opportunity to get to know the bench and bar in our surrounding counties. Our service area includes Berkeley Jefferson Morgan Hampshire Hardy and Mineral counties.
If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work please send your cover letter and resume to . 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 Virginias 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.
Job Requirements:
1. Must have demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of lowincome 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
