National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 12 hours ago
Family Law Staff Attorney
Manassas, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid LevelNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a large legal aid organization in Virginia, and they are seeking a full-time Family Law Staff Attorney to join their dedicated team. This role involves representing victims of crime in civil cases, focusing on family law matters and protective orders, while also engaging in outreach and mentoring pro bono volunteers.
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Responsibilities
Maintains a full and diverse caseload
Represents clients for both emergency and ongoing litigation, as appropriate
Interacts with clients in a clear, respectful, trauma-informed manner
Maintains general knowledge of family law
Keeps up to date on professional materials and other communications related to the job
Assists in developing and participating in legal outreach and community legal education
Focuses outreach on underserved communities of survivors of domestic violence
Participates in LSNV and external trainings, and provides training internally and externally, as appropriate
Maintains case files and necessary statistical information and participates in supervision consistent with LSNV policies
Supervises the work of paralegals and/or law students, as directed by management
Assists Managing Attorney in maintaining relationships with the local Bar and community
Develops relationships with other community partners
Supports organizational efforts to recruit, train, and mentor pro bono volunteers
Cooperates with other LSNV staff and leadership to foster a collaborative and team environment
Attends office and other program meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Local travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Full-time attorney position representing victims of crime, particularly survivors of domestic violence
Maintains a full and diverse caseload
Represents clients for both emergency and ongoing litigation, as appropriate
Interacts with clients in a clear, respectful, trauma-informed manner
Maintains general knowledge of family law
Keeps up to date on professional materials and other communications related to the job
Assists in developing and participating in legal outreach and community legal education
Focuses outreach on underserved communities of survivors of domestic violence
Participates in LSNV and external trainings, and provides training internally and externally, as appropriate
Maintains case files and necessary statistical information and participates in supervision consistent with LSNV policies
Supervises the work of paralegals and/or law students, as directed by management
Assists Managing Attorney in maintaining relationships with the local Bar and community
Develops relationships with other community partners
Supports organizational efforts to recruit, train, and mentor pro bono volunteers
Cooperates with other LSNV staff and leadership to foster a collaborative and team environment
Attends office and other program meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Local travel may be required
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
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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