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Virginia Legal Aid Society helps thousands of low-income families in south-central Virginia every year by providing high-quality legal assistance in problems involving housing, personal safety, access to health care, family stability, education, and consumer lending. Founded in 1977, VLAS is a sophisticated and tech-forward nonprofit law firm with five offices, three program-wide practice groups, an intake/advice unit, and a staff of 53; all operate together as one firm.
FT STAFF OR PT PRIVATE ATTORNEYS:
VLAS seeks a full-time or several part-time attorneys for our eight-person offices in Danville and Suffolk, vibrant cities respectively on the Dan River in the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont and on the Chesapeake Bay in Western Tidewater, each with a variety of recreation and cultural opportunities. The attorney(s) will help implement VLAS advocacy and community engagement for the city and nearby jurisdictions. Please review River District Association Danville VA and Home | Visit Suffolk Virginia regarding the cities in which each office is located
Applicants for both locations should be admitted; eligible for admission as an out of state attorney (attorneys with 2 years practice in other states can practice for legal aid in VA without exam), or eligible for the next examination. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. The salary is $66,280 + DOE for full-time and an equivalent hourly rate for part-time, and VLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a state-wide LRAP for full-time work. EOE. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected] and specify the office for which you would like to be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To learn more about us, our mission and values, please visit: vlas.org
