Employment

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.

Openings for Attorneys!

STAFF ATTORNEY, DANVILLE, VA:  

• VLAS seeks an energetic, creative attorney for our 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(s) will help implement VLAS advocacy and community engagement for the city and nearby jurisdictions. Please review River District Association Danville VA regarding the city in which the office is located. 

• 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 exam), or eligible for the next examination. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus. The salary is $67K + DOE for full-time and an equivalent hourly rate for part-time, and VLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a state-wide LRAP for full-time work.  EOE. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and references to applicationsdan@vlas.org.   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.