Divorce Law Attorney in Wheeling, WV

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Wheeling, WV

Divorce Law Attorney in Wheeling, WV

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Job Title: Part-time Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Focus
Organization: Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
Department: Legal Unit
Job Type: Part-time

Overview:

LAWV is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join our organization in the Wheeling office. This part-time position offers a great work environment, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. The selected candidate will work closely with local domestic violence programs and participate in outreach programs to provide legal services to clients facing domestic violence and other legal issues.

About Wheeling:

Located in West Virginia, Wheeling offers a beautiful and diverse destination for a quiet retreat, a fun family gathering, or a great adventure. Overlooking the Ohio Valley, Wheeling offers lodging, trails, activities, and more to suit all tastes and budgets. Plan your visit today and experience the wild and wonderful side of West Virginia.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal services to victims of domestic violence, primarily in family law but also in other legal areas such as housing, benefits, and self-sufficiency barriers.
- Work closely with local domestic violence programs and participate in outreach programs.
- Engage in client-centered advocacy with frequent litigation.
- Use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.
- Balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Requirements:

- Demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.
- . and admission to practice in West Virginia in good standing, or eligibility for admission under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 if admitted in another state, or eligibility to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam.
- Skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.
- Ability to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Salary: $53,000 - $61,400

To Apply:

If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work, please send your cover letter and resume to . Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

LAWV is an organization dedicated to equity, justice, and inclusion, and our organization culture reflects that by seeking and supporting employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

H1: Part-time Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Focus at Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
H2: Join Our Team in Wheeling and Make a Difference in the Lives of DV Victims

Organization: Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
Department: Legal Unit
Job Type: Part-time

Overview:

- Seeking skilled and motivated attorney for part-time position in Wheeling office.
- Great work environment and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, and paid leave.
- Provide legal services to victims of domestic violence and other legal issues.
- Engage in client-centered advocacy and participate in outreach programs.
- Work closely with local domestic violence programs.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of DV victims.

About Wheeling:

- Located in beautiful and diverse West Virginia.
- Perfect destination for a quiet retreat, family gathering, or adventure.
- Overlooking the Ohio Valley.
- Offers lodging, trails, activities, and more to suit all tastes and budgets.
- Plan your visit today and experience the wild and wonderful side of West Virginia.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal services to victims of domestic violence, primarily in family law.
- Also address other legal issues such as housing, benefits, and self-sufficiency barriers.
- Use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.
- Balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Requirements:

- Demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.
- . and admission to practice in West Virginia in good standing, or eligibility for admission under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 if admitted in another state, or eligibility to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam.
- Skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.
- Ability to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.

Salary: $53,000 - $61,400

To Apply:

- Passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work?
- Send your cover letter and resume to .
- Applications considered until position is filled.
- LAWV organization culture reflects dedication to equity, justice, and inclusion.
- Seeking and supporting employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Encouraging qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.