Attorney

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking skilled, motivated attorneys to join our organization serving Southern West Virginia. LAWV offers a superb, family-friendly work environment and excellent benefit package which includes a 403(b)-retirement savings, medical, dental and life insurance, and generous paid leave.

As a staff attorney in the Beckley office, you will represent clients facing a variety of legal problems, including public and private tenant rights, expungement, public benefits, Social Security, divorce and custody issues, and unemployment. This attorney will be a member of a dynamic team and will regularly engage in new challenges with opportunities for creative problem solving.

You will have direct responsibility for interacting with clients, and representing them in court and in administrative forums, with support from and collaboration with other attorneys and community partners. While experience is helpful, Legal Aid values the dedication and commitment of new attorneys, and offers an outstanding training regimen with in-office, program-wide, and multi-state training support.

If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@lawv.net.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled. LAWV is an organization dedicated to equity, justice and inclusion and our organization culture reflects that by seeking and supporting employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. EOE qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.