Housing Staff Attorney - Alexandria, VA

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Job location
Alexandria, VA
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc.
Street address: 
10700 Page Ave. Suite 100
City: 
Fairfax
State: 
Virginia
ZIP: 
22030
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

LSNV is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Attorney who will represent individual clients who are facing eviction or other loss of housing options. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and broader advocacy that is designed to positively impact our client population. The position may be based in our Alexandria office or our Fairfax office and will provide services throughout the Northern Virginia area.

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
• Handles cases, completes legal research and writing, drafts court documents, represents clients in hearings and litigation in eviction matters, and other legal issues effecting housing instability
• Handles legal matters for clients related to housing instability
• Maintains full and diverse caseload
• Conduct outreach and community legal education
• Attend office and other program meetings and read professional materials and other communications which are related to the job
• Maintain general knowledge of substantive area

Requirements: 

The ideal applicant will possess a demonstrated commitment to public interest work and a strong desire to assist indigent applicants. Further, the ideal candidate will have the following:
• Virginia State Bar membership (required)
• Prior legal aid or other non-profit experience
• Strong litigation, communication and organizational skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual ability (English plus either Spanish, Korean, or Arabic) (preferred)

To apply: 

Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and well-qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time, the job announcement will be removed from our website at www.lsnv.org. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position to Ashley McGlawn, HR Manager at [email protected].

Notes: 
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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, or veteran status.
Salary range: 
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on legal aid pay scale (beginning with 0 years of experience at $58,000 per year). Excellent benefits package that includes possible loan repayment assistance (of up to $5,000 per year)