Staff Attorney--DV focus Martinsburg

Martinsburg Attorney—focus on domestic violence

Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking a skilled, motivated attorney to join our organization in our Martinsburg office. LAWV offers a great family-friendly work environment and excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental and life insurance and paid leave. The selected candidate will join staff engaged in client-centered advocacy with frequent litigation, as well as outreach to the community and community partners.

The position provides legal services to victims of domestic violence, primarily in family law but including any other legal issues facing the client including housing, benefits, barriers to self-sufficiency. This position works closely with local domestic violence programs and participates in outreach programs 

Our office is in the fastest growing area of West Virginia, Berkeley County. Although it is located a little over one hour west of Washington, D.C., it provides the tranquility of a small, charming town. The office recently moved to the historic district of Martinsburg and is withing walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants and the federal and state courthouses. The surrounding area offers plenty of adventure for the outdoor enthusiast and is rich in both state and U.S. history. The position will require some travel which will not only enable you to take in the beauty of the Eastern Panhandle but the opportunity to get to know the bench and bar in our surrounding counties. Our service area includes Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy and Mineral counties.

If you are passionate about serving others and want to do rewarding work, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@lawv.net. 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. EOE qualified women, people with disabilities, minorities, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements:

1. Must have demonstrable commitment to understanding and addressing issues of low-income constituents.

2. Must have J.D. and be admitted to practice in West Virginia and in good standing or must be eligible for admission to the West Virginia Bar under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 if admitted to practice in another state or must be eligible to take the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Exam. 

3. Must have skills to use office technologies, including learning LAWV case management software.

4. Must be able to balance administrative and client advocacy responsibilities.