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.
Opening for Executive Director!
Virginia Legal Aid Society is seeking an Executive Director who is committed to its mission to resolve serious legal problems of low-income people; promote economic and family stability; reduce poverty through effective legal assistance; and champion equal justice. Click the “How to Apply” button for more information.
Openings for Attorneys and Paralegals!
FT STAFF OR PT PRIVATE ATTORNEYS:
VLAS seeks a full-time or several part-time attorneys for our eight-person offices in Danville and Suffolk, vibrant cities respectively on the Dan River in the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont and on the Chesapeake Bay in Western Tidewater with a variety of recreation and cultural opportunities. The attorney(s) will help implement VLAS advocacy and community engagement for the cities and nearby jurisdictions. Please review River District Association Danville VA and Home | Visit Suffolk Virginia regarding the cities in which the office is located.
Applicants for either location 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 $66,280 + 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 applications@vlas.org and specify the office for which you would like to be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
PARALEGAL, FARMVILLE:
VLAS is seeking a motivated, hard-working, and organized paralegal to support our mid-sized Farmville office. A paralegal in this position will be able to 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. Click the “How to Apply” button for more information.
LAWLINE PARALEGAL:
VLAS is seeking a motivated, hard-working, and organized paralegal to join our LawLine team. LawLine is VLAS’ telephone intake-and-advice system that provides help to eligible callers during their first contact with VLAS. Click the “How to Apply” button for more information.