Housing Attorney

Full-time

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Housing Attorney in Clarksburg, WV - $52,000-$61,400 annual salary

H1: Housing Attorney in Clarksburg, WV - Represent Low-Income Clients and Provide Legal Assistance for Housing Issues

H2: Join LAWV's Legal Help for Renter's Project and Make a Difference in the Community

Organization: Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)

Department: Legal Help for Renter's Project

Are you a passionate advocate for social justice and helping those in need? Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Housing Attorney in Clarksburg, WV. As a Housing Attorney, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality legal advice, representation, and other appropriate legal services to low-income clients. You will be a member of LAWV's Legal Help for Renter's Project, a partnership with the WV Housing Development Fund, with the goal of providing holistic legal assistance to eligible tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent low-income clients in court, administrative law proceedings, and community settings
- Prepare legal documents, gather evidence, and conduct research for cases
- Attend and participate in task forces focused on issues impacting clients
- Mentorship, training, and case reviews for new attorneys
- Engage the legal community and members of the Bar to provide pro bono work for Legal Aid clients
- Balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities

Qualifications:

- . degree and admitted to practice in West Virginia in good standing
- Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents
- Ability to use office technologies and learn LAWV case management software
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, and travel to court and administrative hearings

Salary and Benefits:

- Salaried position with an annual starting salary range of $52,000-$61,400
- Generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement and flex savings accounts
- workweek, paid vacation and sick leave
- Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Come home to Clarksburg, WV and experience the unique flavors, culture, and heritage of this vibrant city. With historic sites, recreational activities, and shopping opportunities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. As a Housing Attorney with LAWV, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and help those in need. If you are passionate about serving others and making a difference, please send your cover letter and resume to . Join our team and come home to Clarksburg, WV!

Not applicable

Paid vacation and sick leave, health plan, dental and vision benefits, life benefits, 403(b)-retirement plan, dependent and health flex savings accounts, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Not specified

Legal research, client advocacy, case management, trial preparation, communication, collaboration, time management

J.D. degree

Send cover letter and resume to with "Housing Attorney" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree, admission to practice in West Virginia, good standing with the West Virginia Bar, or eligibility for admission to the West Virginia Bar under WV Supreme Court Rule 9

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