Staff Attorney, Reentry Justice Project Specialist
3 days ago
Legal Aid Society of DC is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney to join its Reentry Justice Project in the Systemic Advocacy and Law Reform Program.
About Legal Aid Society of DCWe are a leading provider of civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in the Washington D.C. area. Our mission is to pursue justice by providing high-quality, client-centered legal services that address the root causes of poverty.
The Staff Attorney will work closely with our Community Engagement team to provide holistic advocacy and support to individuals and communities affected by the criminal justice system. They will report to the Director of Reentry and Community Lawyering and collaborate with other staff members to provide outreach and community legal education.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active caseload of criminal record relief matters, including filing motions to seal or expunge records under DC's Criminal Record Sealing law, the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022, and under the Youth Rehabilitation Act and DC's Human Trafficking Act.
- Engage in advocacy efforts and casework to address the collateral consequences of involvement in the legal system, including challenging housing denials, Ban the Box violations, barriers to accessing educational and job opportunities, and more.
- Work with clients and community-based groups to identify obstacles to successful reentry and to support law reform efforts and/or policy solutions as appropriate.
- Collaborate with the Systemic Advocacy Program team to elevate identified reentry issues and engage in reentry related appeals, impact litigation, or policy related legislative and budget advocacy.
- Provide mentorship to pro bono attorneys handling criminal record relief matters.
Requirements
- Membership or eligibility for membership in the DC bar is required.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of criminal law and procedure, experience providing front-line delinquency, criminal defense, or direct civil legal service representation, familiarity with legal services, social service agencies, and community-based organizations in DC, and a commitment to supporting people and families who have been impacted by legal system involvement.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $71,054 to $85,852 based on years of full-time legal experience. Lateral hires will receive credit for years of relevant work experience. We also provide fully paid health insurance, annual retirement match, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of annual leave per year, and 15 days of sick leave per year.
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