Employment
Staff Attorney: Danville
Virginia Legal Aid Society helps thousands of low-income families in south-central Virginia every year by providing high-quality legal assistance in problems involving housing, personal safety, access to health care, family stability, education, and consumer lending. Founded in 1977, VLAS is a sophisticated and tech-forward nonprofit law firm with five offices, three program-wide practice groups, an intake/advice unit, and a staff of 53; all operate together as one firm.
STAFF ATTORNEY: DANVILLE. We seek an energetic, creative attorney for our eight-person office in Danville, a small and vibrant city on the Dan River in the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont with a variety of recreation and cultural opportunities. The attorney will help implement VLAS advocacy and community engagement for the city and nearby jurisdictions. Applicants should be admitted; eligible for admission as an out-of-state attorney (attorneys with 2 years practice in other states can practice for legal aid in VA without an exam), or be eligible for the next examination. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. The salary is $66,280 + DOE, and VLAS offers an excellent benefits package including a state-wide LRAP. EOE. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to applications@vlas.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.For more information, please review this website including our strategic plan, and River District Association Danville VA for information about the vibrant downtown neighborhood in which theoffice is located.
Chief Secretary: Lynchburg
Virginia Legal Aid Society is seeking a motivated, hard-working, and organized Chief Secretary to support a mid-sized non-profit law office in Lynchburg, Virginia. This is an exciting and fast-paced position that involves greeting and scheduling clients; maintaining case files and calendars; handling funds; inputting case data in a case management system; preparing reports; answering phones; purchasing office supplies; and drafting and typing a wide variety of legal and non-legal items. The person in this position will provide support that makes real impacts in the lives of low-income members of the community while working in a supportive office environment staffed with other professionals committed to improving the lives of those in poverty.
VLAS is a family-friendly employer that provides work-life balance (37.5 hour weeks; paid holidays; generous vacation and sick time), excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision insurance; 403b with employer contributions; and more), and most importantly, the opportunity to do good in your community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: High School Diploma. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Good communications skills.
Preferred: Proficiency in Adobe Pro. Spanish language ability a plus.
COMPENSATION:
Employment classification: Full-time permanent employee not exempt from the wage and hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Hiring salary range: $35,619 or above depending upon experience
Benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance; paid sick and vacation leave
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and reference list to applications@vlas.org with Lynchburg Secretary in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
VLAS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, or any other consideration prohibited by law.