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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 4 weeks ago

Probate & Estate Planning Staff Attorney

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $68K/yr

2+ years exp

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is committed to ensuring justice for all, particularly for those unable to afford legal services. The Probate & Estate Planning Staff Attorney will focus on increasing access to justice in probate and estate planning matters through direct representation, community outreach, and mentorship of fellows.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Engage in direct representation, advice, and advocacy on behalf of DCALF clients and community members

Represent personal representatives probating their loved one's estates and help individuals draft proactive estate plans for their incapacity and after death

Involve in community outreach and education to expand awareness of probate and estate planning, mechanisms for avoiding heirs’ property and probate, and how effective planning can benefit DC residents

Manage own full caseload and maintain timekeeping, data, and case files consistent with organizational policies

Offer informal mentorship and support to fellows in DCALF’s 15-month post-graduate fellowship program

Participate in all case rounds and staff meetings, follow and enhance organizational policies and procedures, and report to the Probate & Estate Planning Managing Attorney

Qualification

Probate lawEstate planningCommunity outreachLegal representationSpanish proficiencyMentorship

Required

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for admission within six months of hire

Two years of prior experience practicing law

Demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written Spanish (for Spanish Language stipend eligibility)

Ability to travel to the office and DC Superior Court with ease and regularity

Maintain residence in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for the duration of DCALF employment

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer match.

Medical insurance and elective dental and vision insurance options.

Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, and personal days, winter break closure (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day), Thanksgiving break, and all Federal and local DC holidays.

Paid parental/family leave through the DC Paid Family Leave Program.

Ongoing training opportunities.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) offered through the DC Bar Foundation (DCBF).