Staff Attorney, Housing Stability & Rights

Legal Aid Of West Virginia; Parkersburg (WV); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Continuing legal education

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid of West Virginia in Parkersburg is seeking a skilled Staff Attorney to advance housing stability for low-income residents under the Housing Stability and Housing Preservation Project. The attorney will provide direct representation in eviction defense, subsidy issues, habitability concerns, and fair housing matters.

You will work with clients in Wood County and surrounding regions, collaborate with local housing agencies and community partners, and participate in outreach and education

Formación

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in West Virginia and in good standing or eligible for admission to the WV Bar.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income and vulnerable populations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct legal representation in housing-related matters.
• Handle eviction defense, subsidy issues, and habitability concerns.
• Address fair housing matters and preservation of public benefits.
• Engage in outreach and education for housing rights and collaborate with housing agencies and partners.

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Client empathy

Multitasking

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Legal Aid of West Virginia in Parkersburg is seeking a skilled Staff Attorney to advance housing stability for low-income residents under the Housing Stability and Housing Preservation Project. The attorney will provide direct representation in eviction defense, subsidy issues, habitability concerns, and fair housing matters.

You will work with clients in Wood County and surrounding regions, collaborate with local housing agencies and community partners, and participate in outreach and education