Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a large, high-volume legal aid organization in Virginia, with 45+ attorneys spanning 7 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.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LNSV) is currently seeking a full-time Ryan White Staff Attorney to join our dedicated team.
Under a grant funded by the Ryan White Program, this full-time attorney position provides advice and representation to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Virginia, of every sexual orientation and gender, on all civil legal issues that fall under all areas of practice within LSNV priorities.
This is a hybrid position which can be based at any of our office locations in Virginia.
Essential Functions:
Conducts client interviews to address any legal issues and determine level of services to be provided.
Travels to various LSNV offices, community partner agencies, and outreach events to meet with clients.
Develops and maintains relationships with other community-based organizations that assist individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Presents educational presentations to Ryan White agencies, other community-based organizations, medical and housing case workers, and/or consumers regarding the program and services that are provided to those living with HIV/AIDS.
Ensures that the program and LSNV services are in compliance with all grant rules and regulations with special attention given to HIPAA requirements.
Provides support for the grantor reporting process on behalf of LSNV.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel: Limited statewide travel is required.
Must be licensed with the Virginia State Bar, or have two years of practice in another state (LAC Rule 1A:9).
Interest in working with clients of every sexual orientation and gender, living with HIV/AIDS, required.
Commitment to social justice, racial justice, and/or public interest work, strongly preferred.
Experience in community engagement and advocacy, strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Litigation experience, preferred.
Legal aid experience, preferred.
Multi-lingual (verbal and written), preferred.
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 [email protected].
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