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Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Program

2 months ago

Washington, United States Legal Aid Society Of DC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Legal Aid DC 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.

 

Legal Aid DC 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 for Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Program. Legal Aid’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 Legal Aid 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 Legal Aid’s practice areas;
  • Referring cases to pro bono attorneys at participating law firms and at the federal and District governments;
  • 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 Legal Aid’s intake and client management system;
  • Providing advice, brief services, and limited representation to clients;
  • 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 Legal Aid 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 Legal Aid’s client community) are strongly preferred, but not required.

 

Salary and Benefits

 

The attorney will be paid in accordance with Legal Aid's based on years of full-time legal experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. Starting salaries are as follows:

 

  • Entry-level attorney just passing the bar: $71,054
  • Attorney with 3 years full-time legal work experience: $78,277
  • Attorney with 5 years full-time legal work experience: $85,852

 

Legal Aid generally provides two salary increases per year, depending on funding availability: a cost-of-living increase at the beginning of the year and a step increase in July.

 

Legal Aid offers a generous benefits package, including eligibility for fully paid health insurance, annual retirement match, 12 paid holidays, 20 days of annual leave per year and 15 days of sick leave per year.   

 

Click here for full salary scale and additional benefits information.

 

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. 


To Apply

 

Legal Aid DC values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal legal system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve.

 

Interested persons are encouraged to apply immediately. Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. This position has a closing date of August 16, 2024. No emails or phone calls, please.