*Employer: Blue Ridge Legal Services – Lexington, VA*
*Legal Aid Staff Attorney*
Blue Ridge Legal Services seeks diverse and dynamic applicants for a full-time attorney position at Blue Ridge Legal Services’ Lexington, Virginia office, as a Staff Attorney.
Blue Ridge Legal Services is the legal aid society serving the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia.
BRLS has been serving the rural Shenandoah Valley for over 40 years, striving to ensure low-income residents have meaningful access to justice.
*Qualifications*
Candidates will possess the following qualifications:
* Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible for admission from another state under the new Virginia Legal Aid Counsel Rule.
* Previous legal services experience, including civil legal aid, law school clinics, and internships desired but not required
* Proven leadership skills with a strong work ethic
* Demonstrate commitment to social justice, with a desire to increase access to justice
* Outstanding verbal and written communication
* Alignment with Blue Ridge Legal Services’ mission, vision, and values
* Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
* An ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting to facilitate a coordinated community response and provide holistic services to clients
*Salary and Other Benefits*
The staff attorney will receive an annual salary (starting at $68,671 for a newly minted attorney just admitted to the bar, and more depending on experience) together with an excellent benefit package, including a $5,000 annual student loan forgiveness benefit through the Legal Services Corporation of Virginia, health insurance, retirement, and other benefits through Blue Ridge Legal Services.
Interested applicants should contact Blue Ridge Legal Services with any follow-up questions.
*Application Instructions: *To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to John Whitfield, the executive director of Blue Ridge Legal Services.
Blue Ridge Legal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,671.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lexington, VA 24450: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
* Bar license in Virginia or another state? (Required)
Work Location: In person
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