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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 10 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Whitesburg, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a staff attorney to provide representation primarily in federal black lung benefits claims for coal miners and their survivors. The attorney will practice before various federal courts with mentorship and support as they develop expertise in this specialized area of law.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Provide representation primarily in federal black lung benefits claims for coal miners and their survivors

Practice before the Office of Administrative Law Judges, the Benefits Review Board, U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals

Qualification

Federal black lung benefitsLitigation experienceAdministrative lawEnvironmental protectionResearch skillsPolicy work

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction

Experience or interest in representing clients in federal black lung benefits claims

Ability to practice before the Office of Administrative Law Judges, the Benefits Review Board, U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals

Commitment to social justice and advocacy for coal miners and their survivors

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

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