The Virginia Poverty Law Center is seeking a motivated attorney with strong commitments to social justice to join its Housing Advocacy Center.
The Virginia Poverty Law Center, a statewide legal services support center committed to breaking down systemic barriers that keep low-income people in poverty, seeks an attorney to join our dynamic housing team. VPLC’s housing team is at the forefront of the battle to prevent evictions in Virginia, using outreach, advocacy, community education and litigation.
We’re Hiring an Eviction Legal Helpline Law Fellow: This two-year fellowship is part of the Equal Justice Works 2022-2024 Housing Justice Fellowship Program in Virginia. The ELH Fellow will work on the Eviction Legal Helpline team, under the direct supervision of the ELH Director. Primary responsibilities include advising tenants over the helpline; assisting with training and recruitment of ELH pro bono attorneys; and supervising helpline volunteers. Secondary responsibilities include participating in community education and engagement events; drafting blogs related to the helpline; and conducting legal research on critical housing issues.
Must have Virginia Bar License, ability to waive in or qualify for a Legal Aid Counsel Certificate (at least two years practicing law in another state and a JD from an ABA-certified law school).
To apply, please send resume and three references to [email protected].
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