Blue Ridge Legal Services, the legal aid society serving the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (see www.brls.org), is seeking to fill a new staff attorney position in our Winchester office, with a primary focus on eviction defense. Admission to Virginia bar required, and demonstrated interest in poverty law desired. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Starting salary is $57,886, DOE with excellent fringe benefits. BRLS is an EEO/affirmative action employer. To apply, send letter o... read more
Blue Ridge Legal Services, the legal aid society serving the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (see www.brls.org), is seeking to fill a new temporary staff attorney position in our Harrisonburg office, with a primary focus on eviction defense. Part-time is a possibility. Admission to Virginia bar required, and demonstrated interest in poverty law desired. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Starting salary is $57,886, DOE with excellent fringe benefits. BRLS is an EEO/affirmative... read more
Job Summary
This position provides a wide range of civil legal representation and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual trauma and stalking under the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grant, primarily in the areas of domestic violence, consumer, education, housing, and family law, though the attorney may work in other priority areas of law depending on client needs. Litigation experience in these areas, plus experience with a broad range of other advocacy tools an... read more
Staff Attorney
The candidate work for Family Court Guardian ad Litem Division. Represents the best interests of children in custody and placement disputes between parents, paternity adjudications, marital presumption cases, and in child abuse injunction proceedings. Should have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct interviews and investigations, and engage in a daily motion hearing and trial practice. Must have exceptional organizational skills, inc...
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Staff Attorney
Duties: Interview applicants for legal services and assess their legal issues with a focus on those issues that have an immediate impact on their basic human needs; Provide legal services including legal research and factual investigation, counsel and advice, brief services and document preparation, dispute resolution, and representation of clients in administrative and judicial proceedings; Develop and maintain networking relationships with local bar associ...
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Housing Attorney
Duties: 1) providing direct client representation to tenants in eviction actions in the Landlord Tenant Branch of the D.C. Superior Court; 2) conducting client intake interviews and providing advice and brief legal services at D.C. Superior Court a minimum of two days per week; 3) coordinating with court based and other legal services providers to streamline referrals and promote cooperation on systemic issues; 4) engaging in outreach and community educati...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Fellows wi...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Will work ...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. In additio...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Fellows ca...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Will work ...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Fellows wo...
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Graduate Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program places new associates from law firms at public interest law agencies in Illinois, where they are typically paid by their hiring firm to work for 300 hours between graduation and joining the firm. The Fellow will work on a wide and diverse range of issues depending on the agency where they serve. Will also work on transactional matters such as policy development and analysis, advocacy, impact litigation and more. Fellows wi...
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Immigration Staff Attorney
Responsibilities: Provide direct emergency and non-emergency removal defense and removal enforcement representation for the SDRRN, including representation for migrants, noncitizens, and newcomers before Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol (BP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Diego Immigration Court, the Otay Mesa Immigration Court, other Immigration Courts across the country when required, and before the USCIS... read more
Senior Counsel - Healthcare
Duties: Provides legal advice and counsel as requested to Physicians, Executives, Managers, Administrators and other internal constituents concerning general and specific health care, business and corporate issues, as well as on a variety of other legal issues. Independently handles a variety of complex legal matters. Is able to identify, anticipate, and develop strategies to mitigate legal risks. Develops and presents legal advice and opinions... read more
2020-2022 Litigation Law Fellow
The Fellow would work primarily on property rights issues created by the abuse of eminent domain by oil and gas pipeline companies, and other public interest litigation. Will report to senior staff attorney and chief counsel. With the supervision and guidance of senior staff, will assume substantial responsibilities, including: Developing and litigating complex federal cases challenging the abuse of eminent domain by oil and gas pipeline co... read more