Description:
Overview of Position:A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm, seeks a staff attorney for our Norfolk, Virginia office location. Founded in 1966, LASEV is a non-profit public interest law firm serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. Our mission is to promote the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern Virginia. We strive to both meet the individual legal needs of our clients and to challenge systemic injustice and the root causes of poverty and inequality. A passion for justice and a commitment to poverty law is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise and represent individuals in a variety of civil legal matters, including but not limited to housing, family law, consumer, public benefits, unemployment, and disability matters.
- Manage independent caseload and conduct all aspects of litigation, including client interviews, discovery, motions, and hearings.
- Conduct regular outreach within the community.
Requirements:
Must be either a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing, eligible to waive in as a Virginia Legal Aid Counsel by having at least two years' experience in good standing in another state bar, or waiting for July 2025 Virginia State Bar exam results.