H1: Staff Attorney Job Opening in Martinsburg, WV H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference for Low-Income Clients
BOLD: Staff Attorney Job in Martinsburg, WV, Full-Time, $53,000 - $61,400 Annual Salary Range
Organization: Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) Department: Legal Unit Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team in Martinsburg, WV. In this role, you will provide high quality legal services to low-income clients in areas such as housing, family law, unemployment, custody, benefits, and domestic violence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need and gain valuable experience in magistrate, family, and circuit court.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal representation and services to low-income clients, following professional and LAWV organizational standards. • Prepare legal documents, advise clients, gather evidence, conduct research, and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies. • Maintain accurate and complete records. • Receive mentorship, training, and case reviews during your first year. • Attend and participate in task forces focused on issues impacting clients. • Work occasional nights and weekends, and travel locally and out-of-town as needed. • Engage the legal community to provide pro bono services to clients.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time, salaried position with an annual starting salary range of $53,000 - $61,400. LAWV also offers a generous benefits package, including a 37.5-hour workweek, paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement and flexible spending account options. We are also an eligible nonprofit employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Location:
Our Martinsburg office is located in Berkeley County, the fastest growing area of West Virginia. Enjoy the small-town charm and rich history of the Eastern Panhandle, just a short distance from the Washington, D.C. metro area. The office is within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants, and courthouses, and the surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor adventures.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents. • J.D. and admission to practice in West Virginia in good standing, or eligibility for admission under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 or to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam. • Proficiency in office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software. • Ability to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.
Other Duties:
• Develop goals and identify training needs with supervisor. • Prepare reports and complete necessary forms and records in a timely manner.
Experience Level: Entry Level
Join our team at LAWV and make a difference in the lives of low-income clients in the Martinsburg area. Apply now for the Staff Attorney position and be a part of our mission to provide equal access to justice for all.
