Housing Attorney

Full-time

No

H1: Housing Attorney in Beckley, WV - Legal Help for Renter's Project
H2: Join the Fight for Justice and Affordable Housing in West Virginia

Organization: Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
Department: Legal Help for Renter's Project

Purpose of Job:
- Provide high quality legal advice, representation, and advocacy for low-income clients in housing-related issues.
- Work with the WV Housing Development Fund to address tenants' holistic legal needs.
- Develop innovative approaches to tackle tenant issues across West Virginia.

Scope of Responsibility:
- Work in office, court, administrative law proceedings, and community settings.

Essential Job Functions:
- Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies, interpret laws and regulations.
- Prepare legal documents, gather evidence, and conduct research for cases.
- Attend task forces focused on issues impacting clients.
- Occasional night and weekend work, as well as local and out-of-town travel.
- Engage the legal community to provide pro bono services for Legal Aid clients.

Job Requirements:
- . and admission to practice in West Virginia, or eligible for admission under Rule 9.
- Commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.
- Proficiency in office technologies, including case management software.
- Ability to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Other Duties:
- Develop goals and receive training and mentorship from supervisor.
- Prepare reports and complete necessary forms and records.

Salary and Benefits:
- Annual starting salary range of $52,000 - $61,400.
- Generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Option to participate in retirement and flexible savings accounts.
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Beckley, WV:
- Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, offering beautiful views and outdoor activities.
- Close proximity to the New River Gorge National Park and other natural wonders.
- Opportunities for mountain hiking, biking, kayaking, and more.

Join the team at LAWV and make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals in West Virginia. Send your cover letter and resume to to apply for this rewarding position.

Not applicable.

Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Not specified.

Legal Research, Case Management, Document Preparation, Trial Preparation, Court Representation, Administrative Law, Communication, Client Advocacy.

J.D. degree.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the email address provided.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, Admission to practice in West Virginia, Good Standing with the Bar, Familiarity with Office Technologies, Commitment to Serving Low-Income Constituents.

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