ATLAS Attorney
About The Position
Legal Aid of West Virginia is seeking a full-time attorney to join its Access to Legal Aid Services (ATLAS) team in Charleston, West Virginia. The ATLAS Attorney provides legal advice and professional advocacy for low-income West Virginians, working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, program staff, and community partners. The role includes client services and representation, case documentation and reporting, organizational participation, and support for involving private attorneys in services for eligible clients. Legal Aid of West Virginia is a statewide nonprofit law firm committed to fairness and access to justice for West Virginians, particularly individuals and families facing financial, legal, or systemic barriers.
Requirements
- Hold a J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Be admitted to practice law in West Virginia and remain in good standing, be eligible for admission under West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 9 based on admission in another state, or be eligible to sit for the next regularly scheduled West Virginia Bar Examination.
- Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and addressing the legal needs of low-income individuals and communities.
- Possess strong legal research, writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Be able to use office technology and learn LAWV’s case-management and related systems.
- Be able to balance client advocacy, case-management, reporting, and administrative responsibilities.
- Work effectively with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Be able to travel as necessary for court appearances, administrative proceedings, meetings, training, and client services.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice, brief services, and representation consistent with professional standards, organizational policies, Legal Services Corporation requirements, and applicable grant requirements.
- Interview and advise clients, determine eligibility for services, and evaluate matters for acceptance.
- Prepare pleadings, correspondence, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Gather and evaluate evidence, conduct legal research, interview clients and witnesses, and investigate facts relevant to client matters.
- Develop case strategies and represent clients in court, administrative proceedings, and other appropriate forums.
- Maintain accurate and complete case files and timely document work in LAWV’s case-management system.
- Complete reports, forms, and timekeeping records required for client services, administrative responsibilities, and funding compliance.
- Work professionally and collaboratively with clients, coworkers, service providers, and community partners.
- Participate in organizational meetings, trainings, task forces, and statewide planning activities.
- Assist in efforts to involve private attorneys in providing services to eligible clients.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, subject to applicable professional and ethical obligations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
