Closing Date: 14th May, 2024

Description:

A Civil Legal Aid Organization is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Pro Bono Program.

Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. We provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, immigration and criminal record sealing matters. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and impact and appellate litigation.

A Civil Legal Aid Organization believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org.

The Staff Attorney will provide general support fo rA Civil Legal Aid Organization's Pro Bono Program. A Civil Legal Aid Organization's wide-ranging Pro Bono Program includes, among other things, specialized projects with individual law firms in the District, case referrals to pro bono counsel throughout the District's legal community, loaned associates who are embedded at A Civil Legal Aid Organization for rotations, co-counseling arrangements, and much more. The Pro Bono Program Staff Attorney will report to the Director of the Pro Bono Program. The Staff Attorney also has a working relationship with, and supports the efforts of, almost every program at Legal Aid, including the legal and development programs.

Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for, among other things:

Developing familiarity with all of A Civil Legal Aid Organization's practice areas;
Referring cases to pro bono attorneys at participating law firms and at the federal and District governments;
Providing advice, brief services, and limited representation to clients;
Helping build new and maintain existing relationships with D.C. law firms and lawyers throughout the community engaged in pro bono work;
Supporting the creation of pro bono partnerships and projects;
Developing training materials and coordinating training opportunities for pro bono attorneys;
Managing data in A Civil Legal Aid Organizationd's intake and client management system;
Reviewing and checking conflicts;
Conducting intake interviews and follow ups with applicants; and
Any other tasks as appropriate and consistent with their job functions.

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, and leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with A Civil Legal Aid Organization colleagues, other legal services providers, and private and government attorneys throughout the District.
Prior experience working in a law firm setting or in legal services, or both.
A demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.
Ability to work both independently as well as in collaboration with others.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Membership or eligibility for membership in the D.C. Bar is required.
Bilingual skills (in Spanish, Amharic, or another language prevalent in A Civil Legal Aid Organization's client community) are strongly preferred, but not required.