Economic Justice Advocate

4 weeks ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Poverty Law Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled attorney to join our team at the Virginia Poverty Law Center. The successful candidate will have a strong background in consumer rights and a passion for advocating for low-income Virginians.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advocate for consumer rights and fair lending practices
  • Provide education and training to legal aid and pro bono attorneys on consumer rights and unemployment benefits
  • Develop and implement self-help tools to empower low-income Virginians
  • Collaborate with other legal aid attorneys and private attorneys to engage in litigation that brings about systemic change
  • Advocate at the Virginia General Assembly on consumer rights and unemployment benefits issues
Requirements
  • Must be a licensed Virginia attorney or eligible to waive in or work pursuant to the recently enacted limited waiver for Legal Aid work
  • Preferred: At least five years' experience working as an attorney with a Legal Aid organization or a private attorney specializing in consumer rights and/or unemployment law


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