Overview of Position:
The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV), seeks a staff attorney dedicated to providing legal services to disabled and homeless individuals in our Hampton Roads service area. Founded in 1966, LASEV is a non-profit public interest law firm serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. Our mission is to promote the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern Virginia. We strive to both meet the individual legal needs of our clients and to challenge systemic injustice and the root causes of poverty and inequality. This position is within our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) unit, located in our Norfolk office. A passion for justice and a commitment to poverty law is a must.
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Salary & Benefits:
This position is full time (37.5 hours per week), exempt.
LASEV is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.
Next Steps:
If you are interested, please email a resume, writing sample, and a cover letter detailing why you would be the perfect candidate for this position to sherryh@laseva.org
Overview of Position:
The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV), seeks a staff attorney dedicated to providing legal services to disabled and homeless individuals in our Hampton Roads service area. Founded in 1966, LASEV is a non-profit public interest law firm serving low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters. Our mission is to promote the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern Virginia. We strive to both meet the individual legal needs of our clients and to challenge systemic injustice and the root causes of poverty and inequality. This position is within our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Program (DRU/HOP) unit, located in our Norfolk office. A passion for justice and a commitment to poverty law is a must.
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