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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 14 hours ago

Staff Attorney, Direct Legal Services (Class of 2026)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$73K/yr - $78K/yr

0+ years exp

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking to hire entry-level attorneys for direct legal services starting in the fall of 2026. The role involves providing civil legal assistance in various practice areas while receiving mentorship and participating in a structured training program.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Provide civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases

Engage in systemic reform

Provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and immigration matters

Help people with the collateral consequences of involvement with the criminal justice system

Identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation

Participate in a structured, four-week training program to prepare for practice law and serve clients

Qualification

Public interest lawDirect legal servicesConsumer lawFamily lawImmigration lawHousing lawPublic benefits lawRacial justice commitmentMentorshipCollaboration

Required

Law school graduate or new attorney committed to public interest, direct legal services work

Eager to work with clients while receiving mentorship and support from experienced professionals

Ability to rank preferences for placement in practice areas: consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and reentry justice